physical contact; skinship
Wasei-eigo from 'skinship'. Refers to affectionate physical contact, especially between parent and child, friends, or romantic partners, to build emotional closeness. Not used for medical or professional touch.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from skinship
Physical contact with your baby is very important.
Hugging friends is one form of physical closeness.
I try to actively have physical contact with my child to build a bond.
They bathe together to foster parent-child bonding through touch.
That couple is very physically affectionate with each other.