ワンタッチ
also: ワン・タッチ
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
one-touch; single touch
Describes an operation or mechanism that works with a single press, click, or touch. Often used in product names and instructions.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from one touch
You can empty this vacuum cleaner with one touch.
An umbrella that opens and closes with one touch is convenient.
In volleyball, a touch of the ball before it goes out of bounds, often by a defensive player.
The receiver got a touch on the ball and it went out of bounds.
one-touch play (soccer)
In soccer, a quick passing move where the ball is played with a single touch.
They broke down the opposing defense with one-touch passing.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉がワンタッチで〈動詞〉for something to work with a single touch/press
This umbrella opens with a single touch.
- 〈物〉にワンタッチするto get a touch on the ball before it goes out (volleyball)
The receiver got a touch on the ball.
- ワンタッチで〈動詞〉to do something with one press or click (of a device)
This camera can save photos with a single touch.