1The feel or sensation that something gives you. Used on its own as a noun (生きた心地がしない, to be scared out of one's wits), but most often as a suffix on a verb stem, where it voices to ごこち: 座り心地 (how it feels to sit on), 乗り心地 (ride comfort), 寝心地 (sleeping comfort).
このソファは座り心地が抜群だ。
This sofa is outstandingly comfortable to sit on.
新しい枕に替えたら、寝心地がぐっとよくなった。
Since I switched to a new pillow, sleeping has become far more comfortable.
この車は乗り心地がいいので、長距離の運転でも疲れにくい。
This car has a smooth ride, so I don't get tired easily even on long drives.
飛行機がひどく揺れて、生きた心地がしなかった。
The plane shook so badly that I was scared out of my wits.
合格の知らせを聞いたときは、夢を見ているような心地だった。
When I heard that I had passed, it felt as though I were dreaming.