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触

触 — contact, touch, feel

Learn the correct stroke order for 触 (contact), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショクshoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふ.れるfureru、さわ.るsawaru、さわsawa
Strokes13
Radical角
Frequency#904
Meaningscontact, touch, feel, hit, proclaim, announce, conflict

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

感触かんしょくfeel (of something); touch; texturenoun
触るさわるto touch; to feel; to handleverb
触覚しょっかくsense of touchnoun
触媒しょくばいcatalystnoun
触発しょくはつdetonation by contact; contact detonationnoun
接触せっしょくtouch; contact; touchingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 触 (contact) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 角.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 触 is #904, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

感触かんしょく — feel (of something); touch; texture
触るさわる — to touch; to feel; to handle
触覚しょっかく — sense of touch

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 触 have?

The kanji 触 (contact) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 触?

触 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 触 mean?

触 means: contact, touch, feel, hit, proclaim, announce, conflict. On'yomi readings: ショク. Kun'yomi readings: ふ.れる, さわ.る, さわ.

What JLPT level is 触?

触 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.