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触れる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 触れる

れる
Ichidan verb
Freq #623
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)

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 904
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

contact
touch
feel
hit
proclaim
announce
conflict

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.れる
さわ.る
さわ
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