Word details
触れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 触れる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Intransitive verb
to touch; to feel
Examples
何かが足に触れるのを感じた。
I felt something touch my feet.
2
Transitive verb; As 〜に手を触れる, 〜に口を触れる, etc.
to touch (with)
3
Intransitive verb
to experience; to come in contact with; to perceive
4
Intransitive verb
to touch on (a subject); to allude to; to refer to; to mention; to bring up
Examples
彼の手紙はその事件にそれとなくふれている。
His letter alludes to the event.
5
Intransitive verb
to be in conflict with; to violate (law, copyright, etc.); to infringe
6
Transitive verb
to proclaim; to make known; to spread (e.g. a rumour)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
触
contact, touch, feel, hit, proclaim, announce, conflict
13 strokesFrequency 904JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ショク
Kun
ふ.れるさわ.るさわ
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