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触
Touch, Contact
γ΅ (γγ), γγ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Many Japanese museums have signs reading γ触γγͺγγ§γγ γγγ ('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: γ·γ§γ― (shoku)
Kunyomi: γ΅ (γγ), γγ (γ)
Example Words
触γ
γγγ (sawaru)
To touch
触γγ
γ΅γγ (fureru)
To come into contact with
ζ₯触
γγ£γγγ (sesshoku)
Contact
触θ¦
γγγ£γγ (shokkaku)
Sense of touch
Example Sentence
ε±η€Ίε 㫠触γγͺγγ§γγ γγγ
γ¦γγγ²γ γ« γγγγͺγγ§γγ γγγ
tenjihin ni sawaranaide kudasai
Please do not touch the exhibits.