ノータッチ
also: ノー・タッチ
Meanings
without touching; no touching
Used when something is done without physical contact, or when touching is prohibited or avoided. Common in sports, games, and everyday situations.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from no touch
You can control this game without touching it.
Please do not touch the exhibits.
not participating; staying out of; uninvolved
Describes a situation where someone is not involved in an activity, decision, or problem. Often used in phrases like ノータッチでいる or ノータッチを決め込む.
He was not involved in that plan.
I'll stay out of that matter.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉にノータッチだto have no involvement in something
He's not involved in that problem at all.
- ノータッチで〈動詞〉to do something without touching it
The ball went into the goal without anyone touching it.
- ノータッチを決め込むto deliberately stay out of something
The company decided to remain completely uninvolved in the scandal.
- ノータッチでいるto remain uninvolved
She decided to stay out of that topic.