Translation guide
Expresses physical proximity, direct interaction, or intimate connection. Japanese uses different words depending on whether the contact is physical, social, or metaphorical.
Describing people or objects being very near or touching each other.
Describes close physical contact or a close relationship. Often used in formal or written contexts, such as health guidelines.
人との密接な接触を避けてください。
Please avoid close contact with people.
Means to stick closely or adhere. Used for physical contact, like hugging or objects being stuck together.
子供たちは密着して座っていた。
The children were sitting in close contact with each other.
General term for physical contact or touching. Can also mean coming into contact with something abstract, like an idea.
感染者との接触を避ける。
Avoid contact with infected individuals.
Specifically refers to close-range contact, often used in medical or epidemiological contexts.
近距離での接触が感染リスクを高める。
Close-range contact increases the risk of infection.
Describing a bond or regular communication between people.
Refers to an intimate or close relationship, emotionally or socially.
彼とは親密な関係です。
I have a close relationship with him.
A close connection or tie, often used in formal descriptions of relationships between groups or concepts.
両国は密接な関係にある。
The two countries have a close relationship.
Describes staying in close contact through frequent communication.
彼女とは頻繁に連絡を取り合っている。
I'm in close contact with her (we communicate frequently).
Close cooperation or coordination, often used in business or organizational contexts.
部署間の緊密な連携が必要だ。
Close coordination between departments is necessary.
Referring to contact that can spread illness.
Standard term for 'close contact' in the context of infectious disease, defined by health authorities.
濃厚接触者として特定された。
Identified as a close contact.
密接 (missetsu) is general 'close contact' (physical or relational). 親密 (shinmitsu) is emotional intimacy. 濃厚接触 (nōkō sesshoku) is specifically epidemiological 'close contact' as defined by health guidelines.
Directly translating 'close contact' as 近い接触 (chikai sesshoku) is unnatural. Use the appropriate compound word or phrase based on context.
Contact infection; transmission through direct or indirect contact.
接触感染を防ぐために手を洗う。
Wash hands to prevent contact infection.