触: the kanji for touch
触 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means touch. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
触 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
触 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ショク (shoku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 接触せっしょく · sesshoku | contact |
| 感触かんしょく · kanshoku | feel; texture |
ふれる (fureru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 触れるふれる · fureru | to touch; to come into contact with |
さわる (sawaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 触るさわる · sawaru | to touch (with the hand) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 展示品に触らないでください。Tenjihin ni sawaranaide kudasai.Please do not touch the exhibits.
- この布は柔らかい感触だ。Kono nuno wa yawarakai kanshoku da.This cloth feels soft.
- 外国の文化に触れる機会が増えた。Gaikoku no bunka ni fureru kikai ga fueta.I have more chances to experience foreign cultures.
- 車同士の軽い接触事故があった。Kuruma dōshi no karui sesshoku jiko ga atta.There was a minor collision between two cars.
- 猫の毛に触ると気持ちがいい。Neko no ke ni sawaru to kimochi ga ii.Touching a cat's fur feels nice.
Questions about 触
How many strokes does 触 have?
触 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 触?
The on readings are shoku (ショク). The kun readings are fureru (ふれる), sawaru (さわる).
What JLPT level is 触?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 触
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.