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触れ合う · godan verb (-u)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 触れ合う | 触れ合わない |
| Polite | 触れ合います | 触れ合いません |
| Past polite | 触れ合いました | 触れ合いませんでした |
| Past | 触れ合った | 触れ合わなかった |
| Te-form | 触れ合って | 触れ合わないで |
| Desire | 触れ合いたい | 触れ合いたくない |
| Potential | 触れ合える | 触れ合えない |
| Passive | 触れ合われる | 触れ合われない |
| Causative | 触れ合わせる | 触れ合わせない |
| Causative passive | 触れ合わせられるalso 触れ合わされる | 触れ合わせられないalso 触れ合わされない |
| Volitional | 触れ合おう | |
| Polite volitional | 触れ合いましょう | |
| Imperative | 触れ合え | 触れ合うな |
| Conditional | 触れ合えば | 触れ合わなければ |
| Tara conditional | 触れ合ったら | 触れ合わなかったら |
Meanings
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godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
come into contact; touch each other; interact
Describes physical touching or, more broadly, emotional/social interaction and exchange. Often used for warm, human connections.
We were standing so close that our shoulders were touching.
We held an event where we could interact heart-to-heart with local people.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉と触れ合うto interact/connect with someone
The children have many chances to interact with the local people.
- 心が触れ合うfor hearts/minds to connect emotionally
On that trip, I made a friend with whom I truly connected emotionally for the first time.
- 自然と触れ合うto be in contact with / experience nature
Events for connecting with nature are often held at this park.
- 肌が触れ合うfor skin to touch (physical contact between people)
On a packed train, your skin sometimes touches a stranger's.