noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
Describes something that has not been handled, used, or altered; often implies it remains in its original state. Commonly used with nouns like まま, 状態, or 場所.
This room has been left untouched for years.
手付かずの書類が机の上に積まれている。
Untouched documents are piled up on the desk.
Standard kanji spelling.
Common kana-mixed spelling, often used when the kanji 付 is considered less familiar.
Compound of 手 (hand) + 付かず (negative continuative of 付く, 'to be attached'). Literally 'without a hand being attached', meaning untouched or unhandled.