What is the difference between 感触 and 触感 From my limited research both mean "tactile sensation". strictly means "tactile sensation" while can have a broader meaning closer to and . Also according to Anime, Jdrama and Netflix frequency lists, is far more common than . That being said, what is the main difference between these two words? Why would someone pick one over the other when it comes to using "tactile sensation" and what some example usages of apart from "touch, texture"

I think your first paragraph more or less states the difference: (1) is more common and (2) can be used in a more abstract sense as in "I have the feeling that....". Another point may be that usually implies an animate "feeler".

* (literally) The feeling of the interview was good.
* I have the feeling that the interview went well.



Both are examples of "abstract" usage and basically say the same thing. cannot be used here.

To me, is used for describing the feeling of (e.g. surface of) something.

* / This cloth has rough texture.



In this sense, texture/touch may be closer to . Here may be less common but acceptable.