触
Kanji · N2
触 / contact
Kanji for contact, touch, or feel.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ふ.れる、さわ.る、さわ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
触 carries the meaning contact, touch, or feel.
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Common compounds with 触
触角しょっかくfeeler / antenna
触媒しょくばいcatalyst
肌触りはだざわりfeel / touch / texture
触れるふれるto touch / to feel
触るさわるto touch / to feel / to handle
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