Japanese

ここち
Meaning: feeling; sensation; mood
Part of Speech: Noun

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心
地

Example sentences

Having won the lottery, I felt as if I were in a dream.
このジーンズは履き心地が良くて、もう何年も愛用している。
These jeans are so comfortable that I've been wearing them for years.
卒業してからもう十年が経ったとは、正に光陰如箭の心地がする。
It feels truly like time flies like an arrow, seeing as ten years have already passed since graduation.

Usage Notes

Refers to the mental or physical state resulting from external stimuli. Often used in compounds like '寝心地' (sleeping comfort).

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