Japanese Conversation · Level 75
75 words
Japanese word
接触
Pronunciation
Romajisesshoku
Meaning
- nouncontact
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes two things meeting directly, either by touching each other or by entering into interaction.
Common phrases
直接接触choku setsu ses shoku
direct contact
人との接触hito to no ses shoku
contact with people
接触があるses shoku ga a ru
have contact
Similar words
触れ合いfureai: Direct touching or mutual interaction between people, animals, or things.
連絡renraku: Communication with a person or group to share information or stay connected.
交流kōryū: Interaction and exchange between people or groups.
Definition in Japanese
物や人が直接触れ合ったり、関わり合ったりすること。mono ya hito ga choku setsu fu re a tta ri kaka wa ri a tta ri su ru ko to
Word origin
接触 (sesshoku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 接 (setsu, "join") and 触 (shoku, "touch"), with their meanings combining into the idea of direct contact.
Usage tips
- 接触 (sesshoku) has a formal tone in Japanese and often appears in technical, medical, or official descriptions rather than casual conversation.
Other meanings
- touchnoun
Opposites
- 非接触hisesshokunon-contactnoun
Related words
- 接触するsesshokusurucontactverb
- 接触者sesshokushaperson who came into contactnoun