触
contact · touch · feel · hit · proclaim · announce · conflict
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
角 + insect
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of horn and insect. Insect touching with horn.
Symbolism
Contact, touch, touch. Represents touching.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一触即発
いっしょくそくはつ
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation; critical (touch and go) situation
鎧袖一触
がいしゅういっしょく
(beating someone) hands down; with a single blow; (beating someone) hands down
Proverbs & Idioms
触らぬ神に祟りなし
さわらぬかみにたたりなし
Let sleeping dogs lie
Avoid trouble by not getting involved
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 触 mean in Japanese?
触 means contact, touch, feel, hit, proclaim, announce, conflict.
How do you read 触?
On'yomi: ショク (SHOKU). Kun'yomi: ふ.れる、さわ.る、さわ (fureru, sawaru, sawa).
How many strokes does 触 have?
触 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 角 (horn).
Is 触 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 触 (contact, touch, feel, hit, proclaim, announce, conflict) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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