食感
Food texture
The mouthfeel of food — crispy, chewy, springy, gooey. Gitaigo that Japanese uses where English just says "nice texture".
サクサクCrispy / crunchy
Light and crispy.
もちもちChewy & springy
Soft, springy, and chewy.
パリパリCrunchy / crisp
Thin and crunchy/crispy.
シャキシャキCrisp & fresh
The crisp snap of fresh vegetables.
ねばねばSticky & gooey
Sticky and stringy (natto, okra).
コリコリFirm & crunchy
A firm, springy crunch (cartilage, squid).
とろとろCreamy & melty
Thick, creamy, and melting.
ほくほくWarm & fluffy (potato)
Hot, soft, and fluffy (potatoes, chestnuts).