Translation of Japanese word "触る" to English
触る
さわる
[sawaru]
IPA: /sawaru/
Meaning
VerbPrimarily physical senses. To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with.
How to use
触る (sawaru) — 'to touch'. Group 1. 触らないでください — Please don't touch.
🇬🇧 English
to touch
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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Common phrases
- 触らないでください— Please don't touch
This concept in other languages
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.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to describe the act of touching something.".
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