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“Chewiness” in Japanese

Short answer
歯ごたえ hagotae はごたえ

Chewiness in Japanese is “歯ごたえ” (hagotae). Full meaning: chewiness, firmness, feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book), toughness.

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