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Translation of Japanese word "触る" to English

触る

さわる

[sawaru]

IPA: /sawaru/

Core VerbsA2

Meaning

Verb

Primarily physical senses. To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with.

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How to use

触る (sawaru) — 'to touch'. Group 1. 触らないでください — Please don't touch. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.

🇬🇧 English

to touch

Usage Guide熱いものに触るな。

Pronunciation Guide

Japanese Kanji: 触る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さわる
Romaji Transcription: sawaru

Example Sentences

熱いものに触るな。

あつい ものに さわる な

Don't touch the hot thing.

そのボタンに触ると音が出る。

その ぼたんに さわる と おとが でる

When you touch that button, a sound comes out.

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Synonyms

to touch / come in contact (more delicate)

Common phrases

  • 触らないでください— Please don't touch
  • 熱いものに触るな。— Don't touch the hot thing.

This concept in other languages

🇪🇸Spanish:tocar🇵🇱Polish:dotykać

Frequency rank: #351 in Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Japanese word "触る" mean?▼

The Japanese word "触る" means "to touch" in English.

How do you pronounce the Japanese word "触る"?▼

The word "触る" is read as "さわる" (sawaru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.

Can I see a usage guide or example with "触る"?▼

Yes, here is a practical context/example: "熱いものに触るな。".

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