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触
Touch, Contact
ふ.れる, さわ.る
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Many Japanese museums have signs reading 『触らないでください』 ('Please do not touch'). The kanji 触 is frequently used in everyday notices and warnings.
Memory Trick
Imagine reaching out with your finger to touch a delicate piece of art in a museum. That gentle contact helps you remember 触 means 'to touch.'
Readings
Onyomi: ショク (shoku)
Kunyomi: ふ.れる, さわ.る
Example Words
触る
さわる (sawaru)
To touch
触れる
ふれる (fureru)
To come into contact with
接触
せっしょく (sesshoku)
Contact
触覚
しょっかく (shokkaku)
Sense of touch
Example Sentence
展示品 に 触らないでください。
てんじひん に さわらないでください。
tenjihin ni sawaranaide kudasai
Please do not touch the exhibits.