さわる | Japanese meaning

触る【さわる】

Frequency rank: 2,094. – 2,095.

Alsoさわる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb; transitive verb

to touch; to feel

This usage refers to physically making contact with something, using hands or another body part.

I tried touching the dog.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to get involved (with); to approach

This usage describes getting involved with something or someone, or approaching a situation.

Please do not get involved in his personal matters.

to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritatesee also 障る

This meaning refers to causing harm, hindrance, interference, or irritation.

His actions might touch the emotions of everyone.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] touches [Object]

He touches the door

[Person] touches [Emotion]

She touches my heart

[Child] touches [Object]

The child touches the toy

[Person] touches [Topic]

He touches on that issue.

[Person] gets involved with [Relationship]

She gets involved with that project.

[Person] touches [Object] and [Reaction] occurs

When he touches the screen, the menu appears.

[Person] approaches [Situation]

He approaches that issue.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【さわる】

Refers to the action of touching or feeling something physically.

He hesitated to touch the artwork.

【ふれる】

Refers to touching or coming into contact with something, but can also mean to emotionally touch or be involved.

She was deeply touched by the lyrics.

【かかわる】

Means to be involved with or related to something, often in a more complex context.

Many people are involved in this project.

【さまたげる】

Refers to hindering or obstructing something, often used in a negative context.

His opinion hinders the progress of the project.

【いらいらさせる】

This term refers to causing annoyance or irritation, often used in emotional contexts.

His attitude irritated me.

Example sentences66 results

You're not going to get electrocuted just by directly touching a 1.5V battery.

Tatoeba

On no account must you touch that switch.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

触る【さわる】

Frequency rank: 2,094. – 2,095.

Alsoさわる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb; transitive verb

to touch; to feel

This usage refers to physically making contact with something, using hands or another body part.

I tried touching the dog.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to get involved (with); to approach

This usage describes getting involved with something or someone, or approaching a situation.

Please do not get involved in his personal matters.

to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritatesee also 障る

This meaning refers to causing harm, hindrance, interference, or irritation.

His actions might touch the emotions of everyone.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] touches [Object]

He touches the door

[Person] touches [Emotion]

She touches my heart

[Child] touches [Object]

The child touches the toy

[Person] touches [Topic]

He touches on that issue.

[Person] gets involved with [Relationship]

She gets involved with that project.

[Person] touches [Object] and [Reaction] occurs

When he touches the screen, the menu appears.

[Person] approaches [Situation]

He approaches that issue.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【さわる】

Refers to the action of touching or feeling something physically.

He hesitated to touch the artwork.

【ふれる】

Refers to touching or coming into contact with something, but can also mean to emotionally touch or be involved.

She was deeply touched by the lyrics.

【かかわる】

Means to be involved with or related to something, often in a more complex context.

Many people are involved in this project.

【さまたげる】

Refers to hindering or obstructing something, often used in a negative context.

His opinion hinders the progress of the project.

【いらいらさせる】

This term refers to causing annoyance or irritation, often used in emotional contexts.

His attitude irritated me.

Example sentences66 results

You're not going to get electrocuted just by directly touching a 1.5V battery.

Tatoeba

On no account must you touch that switch.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

触

N2常用

意contact; touch; feel; hit; proclaim; announce; conflict

訓ふ.れる、さわ.る、さわ

音ショク

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障

N16

意hinder; hurt; harm

訓さわ.る

音ショウ

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触る【さわる】

Frequency rank: 2,094. – 2,095.

Alsoさわる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb; transitive verb

to touch; to feel

This usage refers to physically making contact with something, using hands or another body part.

I tried touching the dog.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to get involved (with); to approach

This usage describes getting involved with something or someone, or approaching a situation.

Please do not get involved in his personal matters.

to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritatesee also 障る

This meaning refers to causing harm, hindrance, interference, or irritation.

His actions might touch the emotions of everyone.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] touches [Object]

He touches the door

[Person] touches [Emotion]

She touches my heart

[Child] touches [Object]

The child touches the toy

[Person] touches [Topic]

He touches on that issue.

[Person] gets involved with [Relationship]

She gets involved with that project.

[Person] touches [Object] and [Reaction] occurs

When he touches the screen, the menu appears.

[Person] approaches [Situation]

He approaches that issue.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【さわる】

Refers to the action of touching or feeling something physically.

He hesitated to touch the artwork.

【ふれる】

Refers to touching or coming into contact with something, but can also mean to emotionally touch or be involved.

She was deeply touched by the lyrics.

【かかわる】

Means to be involved with or related to something, often in a more complex context.

Many people are involved in this project.

【さまたげる】

Refers to hindering or obstructing something, often used in a negative context.

His opinion hinders the progress of the project.

【いらいらさせる】

This term refers to causing annoyance or irritation, often used in emotional contexts.

His attitude irritated me.

Example sentences66 results

You're not going to get electrocuted just by directly touching a 1.5V battery.

Tatoeba

On no account must you touch that switch.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

触る【さわる】

Frequency rank: 2,094. – 2,095.

Alsoさわる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb; transitive verb

to touch; to feel

This usage refers to physically making contact with something, using hands or another body part.

I tried touching the dog.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to get involved (with); to approach

This usage describes getting involved with something or someone, or approaching a situation.

Please do not get involved in his personal matters.

to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritatesee also 障る

This meaning refers to causing harm, hindrance, interference, or irritation.

His actions might touch the emotions of everyone.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] touches [Object]

He touches the door

[Person] touches [Emotion]

She touches my heart

[Child] touches [Object]

The child touches the toy

[Person] touches [Topic]

He touches on that issue.

[Person] gets involved with [Relationship]

She gets involved with that project.

[Person] touches [Object] and [Reaction] occurs

When he touches the screen, the menu appears.

[Person] approaches [Situation]

He approaches that issue.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【さわる】

Refers to the action of touching or feeling something physically.

He hesitated to touch the artwork.

【ふれる】

Refers to touching or coming into contact with something, but can also mean to emotionally touch or be involved.

She was deeply touched by the lyrics.

【かかわる】

Means to be involved with or related to something, often in a more complex context.

Many people are involved in this project.

【さまたげる】

Refers to hindering or obstructing something, often used in a negative context.

His opinion hinders the progress of the project.

【いらいらさせる】

This term refers to causing annoyance or irritation, often used in emotional contexts.

His attitude irritated me.

Example sentences66 results

You're not going to get electrocuted just by directly touching a 1.5V battery.

Tatoeba

On no account must you touch that switch.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

触

N2常用

意contact; touch; feel; hit; proclaim; announce; conflict

訓ふ.れる、さわ.る、さわ

音ショク

Details

障

N16

意hinder; hurt; harm

訓さわ.る

音ショウ

Details