触る

さわる

To touch, to feel

N4verb·sawaru

How to remember it

Run your hand and "saw" across a surface to feel it.

Example sentences

  • この犬に触らないでください。

    このいぬにさわらないでください。

    Please don't touch this dog.

  • 猫の毛は柔らかくて触りやすいです。

    ねこのけはやわらかくてさわりやすいです。

    Cat fur is soft and pleasant to touch.

Usage

Godan verb; takes に for the thing being touched.

Related words

撫でる掴む持つ感じる

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