Japanese word

密着

Pronunciation

Romajimitchaku

Meaning

  • nounclose contact

Example

この布は肌に密着しています。ko no nuno wa hada ni mit chaku shi te i ma su

This cloth fits closely against the skin.

Illustration for 密着 (close contact)

More examples

保護フィルムが画面に密着しているため、気泡が入りません。ho go fi ru mu ga ga men ni mit chaku shi te i ru ta me ki hō ga hai ri ma se n

The protective film fits closely against the screen, so no air bubbles form.

Core concept

It describes a state in which something stays closely attached to or in direct contact with another thing rather than merely being nearby.

Common phrases

  • 肌に密着hada ni mit chaku

    fit closely against the skin

  • 表面に密着hyō men ni mit chaku

    fit closely against a surface

  • 密着取材mit chaku shu zai

    in-depth coverage

Similar words

接触sesshoku: A state in which two things touch, often briefly or at a single point.
付着fuchaku: A state in which a substance or object remains stuck to another surface.
接着setchaku: A state in which two surfaces are joined by an adhesive or similar bond.

Definition in Japanese

物や人が互いに離れず、ぴったり接している状態。mono ya hito ga taga i ni hana re zu pi tta ri ses shi te i ru jō tai

Word origin

A Sino-Japanese compound of 密 (mitsu, "close") and 着 (chaku, "attach"), 密着 (mitchaku, "close contact") literally describes attaching closely.

Usage tips

  • Television programs use 密着 (mitchaku) in titles about following people closely over time, where the word refers to sustained observation rather than physical attachment.

Other meanings

  • close adhesionnoun
  • tight fitnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 密着性mitchakuseiadhesionnoun
  • 密着度mitchakudodegree of adhesionnoun
  • 密着力mitchakuryokuadhesive forcenoun

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