English–Japanese

“contact” in Japanese

Japanese

Also連絡 (renraku) · コンタクト (kontakuto)

Pronunciation

Romajisesshoku

Example

その二つの部品は接触しています。so no futa tsu no bu hin wa ses shoku shi te i ma su

The two parts are in contact.

Illustration for 接触 (contact)

How to say “contact” in Japanese

“Contact” in Japanese is 接触 (sesshoku).

Describes two things meeting directly, either by touching each other or by entering into interaction.

Full entry for 接触: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 接触

旅行中は、知らない人との接触をできるだけ減らしています。ryo kō chū wa shi ra na i hito to no ses shoku o de ki ru da ke he ra shi te i ma su

While traveling, I try to minimize contact with people I do not know.

Tips for using 接触

  • 接触 (sesshoku) has a formal tone in Japanese and often appears in technical, medical, or official descriptions rather than casual conversation.

Other Japanese words for “contact”

先生に連絡します。sen sei ni ren raku shi ma su

I will contact my teacher.

先生にコンタクトを取りました。sen sei ni ko n ta ku to o to ri ma shi ta

I contacted my teacher.

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