Japanese Conversation · Level 18
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Japanese word
コンタクト
Pronunciation
Romajikontakuto
Meaning
- nouncontact
Example
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.
More examples
海外の友人とも定期的にコンタクトを取っています。kai gai no yū jin to mo tei ki teki ni ko n ta ku to o to tte i ma su
I keep in regular contact with friends overseas.
Core concept
Describes connecting with someone through communication and beginning an exchange.
Common phrases
コンタクトを取るko n ta ku to o to ru
make contact
コンタクトを保つko n ta ku to o tamo tsu
stay in contact
Similar words
連絡renraku: An act of getting in touch with someone to share information or start communication.
Definition in Japanese
相手に連絡して、やり取りを始めること。ai te ni ren raku shi te ya ri to ri o haji me ru ko to
Word origin
The loanword コンタクト (kontakuto) comes from English contact, which comes from Latin contactus, "a touching," from contingere, "to touch."
Usage tips
- The noun contact appears in emergency contact, where it means a person who can be reached for help.
Other meanings
- touchnoun