touch in Japanese
touch in Japanese is 触覚, タッチ, 接触 — touch means to make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
touch in Japanese
触覚
Pronounced: shokkaku
The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
タッチ
Pronounced: tatchi
The style or technique with which one plays a musical instrument.
タッチ
Pronounced: tatchi
(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.
接触
Pronounced: sesshoku
(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.
触る
Pronounced: sawaru
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
触れる
Pronounced: fureru
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
接触
Pronounced: sesshoku
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
印象付ける
Pronounced: inshōzukeru
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.
触る
Pronounced: sawaru
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.
What does "touch" mean?
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verb To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
"The toddler wanted to touch the cat's fur, but it ran away."
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verb To affect someone emotionally, often causing tenderness or sympathy.
"The old man's story touched me so much that I almost cried."
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verb To mention or deal with a topic briefly, without going into full detail.
"In her speech the manager touched briefly on next year's plans before taking questions."
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verb To concern or have relevance to someone or something.
"The closure of the bridge touches everyone who commutes into the city."
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touch in a sentence
- The toddler wanted to touch the cat's fur, but it ran away.
- She reached out to touch the soft fabric.
- The old man's story touched me so much that I almost cried.
- His kind words touched everyone in the room.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "touch" in Japanese?
"touch" in Japanese is 触覚, タッチ, 接触. touch means: To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
How do you pronounce 触覚?
"touch" in Japanese is 触覚, pronounced "shokkaku".
How do you use "touch" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler wanted to touch the cat's fur, but it ran away." In Japanese, "touch" is 触覚, タッチ, 接触.
Are there other ways to say "touch" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "touch": 触覚, タッチ, 接触, 触る, 触れる, 印象付ける.
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