noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
feeling one gets from listening; aural impression
Refers to the subjective feeling or impression one gets from hearing something, such as a voice, music, or words. Often used in phrases like 耳触りがいい (pleasant to hear) or 耳触りが悪い (unpleasant to hear). Not to be confused with 耳障り, which means 'hard on the ears' or 'grating'.
彼の声は耳触りがよくて、聞いていて心地よい。
His voice is pleasant to the ear and comfortable to listen to.
あの曲の耳触りの良さは、何度聴いても
The aural pleasantness of that song never gets old no matter how many times I listen.
耳障り means 'hard on the ears' or 'grating', describing an unpleasant or harsh sound. 耳触り is a neutral term for the impression or feeling from listening, which can be good or bad.
Compound of 耳 (ear) and 触り (touch, feel), literally 'ear-feel'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows the pattern of sensory compounds like 肌触り (feel to the skin).