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触 kanji: meaning “contact”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N213 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
contact
On'yomi
ショク
Kun'yomi
ふ・れる、さわ・る、さわ

Picture story to remember 触

An insect (虫) bends its feelers at just the right angle (角) to make contact.

Parts in this story:虫, 角

How to write 触: stroke order

触 is written with 13 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 触

Practice this kanji in the app

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Kanji that share parts with 触.