Translation guide
Describes something that has not been touched, altered, or affected. Can be literal (physical contact) or figurative (unchanged, unaffected).
The speaker wants to say that something has not been touched by anyone, often implying it is in its original state.
Literally 'has not been touched'. Common and natural for objects that remain untouched.
That package hasn't been touched yet.
The speaker wants to express that someone or something remains unaffected by an event, emotion, or change.
Literally 'not receiving influence'. Natural for saying someone or something is unaffected.
The speaker wants to say that a topic or issue has not been addressed or brought up.
Literally 'not touched upon'. Used for topics that haven't been mentioned.
Directly translating 'untouched' as 触れていない (furete inai) can be ambiguous. Use context-appropriate phrases like 触られていない for physical touch, or 影響を受けていない for being unaffected.
The documents are still untouched.
Means 'untouched' or 'unused', often for things like food, work, or resources that haven't been started.
Untouched dishes were lined up on the table.
Means 'unused', often for items that are still in new condition. More formal or written.
This equipment is stored untouched.
He seems untouched by the criticism.
Means 'unchanged'. Simple and common for saying something remains the same.
Her smile remains untouched by time.
Means 'uninjured' or 'unscathed'. Can be used figuratively for something that remains undamaged.
His reputation remained untouched.
That issue was left untouched in the meeting.
Means 'has not come up as a topic'. Natural for saying something hasn't been discussed.
That matter hasn't been touched upon yet.