How to say 'Contact' in Japanese | 接する

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The Japanese word for Contact is 'Sessuru', written as 接する in Japanese.'Contact' in hiragana is せっする.

word

接する

Meaning

Contact

Reading

せっする

sessuru

Kanji

接Contact, Touch

Explanation

The Japanese verb '接する (せっする)' means 'to come into contact with' or 'to interact with'. It is used to describe physical contact, as well as metaphorical or social interactions. For example: I came into contact with a new culture「新しい文化に接した」(あたらしいぶんかにせっした). The teacher interacts with students「先生は生徒に接する」(せんせいはせいとにせっする). This verb can also imply a sense of connection or engagement, such as in business or personal relationships. Note that it is often used in formal or written contexts.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2586

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an irregular verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 接する

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

接

Meaning

Contact, Touch

Hiragana in the Word 接する

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

す

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 接する Through the Kanji 接

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 接 as well.

word

直接

Meaning

Directly

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接近

Meaning

Approach

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接続

Meaning

Connection

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接触

Meaning

Contact

word

間接

Meaning

Indirect

word

面接

Meaning

Interview

word

密接

Meaning

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What does 'Sessuru' (接する) mean?

'Sessuru' means 'Contact' .

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