noun
Refers to an official announcement or edict, often from a government or authority. Can be used in historical contexts or formal modern settings.
江戸時代、幕府は町人に対してたびたび触れを出した。
During the Edo period, the shogunate often issued proclamations to townspeople.
市役所から新しいゴミ分別の触れが出
noun
Only when written 触れ / 触
Used in contexts where something is mentioned, touched upon, or brought into contact, often in phrases like お触れ (announcement) or 触れ回る (to spread the word). The standalone noun use for physical touch is less common; more often seen in compound verbs.
彼の演説は環境問題に触れていた。
His speech touched on environmental issues.
この件については、まだ誰にも触れていない。
I haven't mentioned this matter to anyone yet.
The city hall has issued a new official notice about garbage separation.
布告 is a more formal term for an official proclamation or edict, often used in legal or governmental contexts, while 触れ can be used for a wider range of official notices, including those from local authorities.
告知 is a general term for notification or announcement, often used in commercial or public service contexts, whereas 触れ carries a nuance of an authoritative or official notice.
The noun 触れ (ふれ) is derived from the verb 触れる (ふれる, 'to touch, to mention, to proclaim'). The kanji 触 means 'touch' or 'contact', and the okurigana れ indicates the nominalized form. The proclamation sense developed from the idea of 'making something known' or 'bringing something to people's attention'.