Translation guide
The English phrase 'get in touch' means to initiate or resume communication with someone. In Japanese, the most natural way to express this depends on the medium (phone, email, message), the relationship, and the level of formality. Direct translations like 連絡する are common, but more specific phrases are often preferred.
I'll get in touch later.
Please get in touch if anything comes up.
Polite version of 連絡する. Use in business or formal contexts.
I will get in touch as soon as the details are decided.
Literally 'take contact'. Emphasizes the act of establishing communication, often with someone you haven't spoken to in a while.
I want to get in touch with an old friend.
Means 'to lose touch' or 'to be out of contact'. Used when someone becomes unreachable. Not a direct translation of 'get in touch', but related.
I've lost touch with him.
Specifically to call someone on the phone.
To send a message, email, or text.
Common for email. Can also refer to SMS/text in casual contexts, though LINE is more common now.
I'll get in touch by email.
Refers to contacting via the LINE messaging app, which is ubiquitous in Japan. Very casual.
I'll message you on LINE later.
General 'send a message'. Works for any text-based communication.
Please get in touch by message.
To contact someone again after a previous interaction.
Do not translate 'get in touch' literally as 触れる (to touch) or 接触する (to make physical contact). These mean physical touching and are not used for communication.
Japanese often prefers specifying the communication method (電話, メール, LINE) rather than using a vague 'get in touch'. If you know how you'll contact them, say so.
I'll check and get back to you.