godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb, transitive verb
Physical contact with something, often with the hands. Can be used for intentional or accidental touching. The object is marked with に.
展示品に触らないでください。
Please do not touch the exhibits.
濡れた手で
It's dangerous to touch an outlet with wet hands.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
get involved with; approach; meddle in
Figurative use: getting involved with a person, matter, or situation, often with a negative or cautionary nuance. Commonly used in warnings or advice.
あの事件には触らないほうがいい。
You'd better not get involved in that incident.
彼は危ない連中に触ってしまった。
He got mixed up with some dangerous people.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Used when something negatively affects a part of the body or health, such as 体に触る (harmful to the body) or 気に触る (get on one's nerves). Often interchangeable with 障る (さわる).
See also: 障る
夜更かしは体に触る。
Staying up late is bad for your health.
彼の言い方が気に触った。
The way he said it got on my nerves.