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How to say 'Touch' in Japanese | 触る

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The Japanese word for Touch is 'Sawaru', written as 触る in Japanese.'Touch' in hiragana is さわる.

    word

    触る

    Meaning

    Touch

    Reading

    さわる

    sawaru

    Kanji

    Touch, Contact

    Explanation

    The Japanese verb '触る (さわる)' means 'to touch'. It is used when referring to physically touching something with your hands or fingers. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as touching objects, surfaces, or even people. For example: please do not touch the painting「絵に触らないでください」(えにさわらないでください). I touched the cat and it was soft「猫に触ったらふわふわだった」(ねこにさわったらふわふわだった). It's important to note that '触る' implies a gentle or casual touch, and it is often used in situations where the act of touching is significant or noteworthy.

    Part Of Speech

    verb

    Kanji JLPT

    N2

    Kanji Grade

    7

    Frequency

    3343

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 触る

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Touch, Contact

Hiragana in the Word 触る

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

  • hiragana

    Reading

    Ru

Words Related to 触る Through the Kanji

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 触 as well.

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What does 'Sawaru' (触る) mean?

'Sawaru' means 'Touch' .

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