No. 3,330 in Japanese
接する
"接する" means "to come into contact with" or "to touch."
In a sentence
彼はいつも親友に接するように優しい態度を取ります。
He always behaves kindly as he interacts with his close friends.
In this sentence, "接する" is used to describe the act of interacting or behaving toward others, especially showing a particular attitude.
この公園は川に接していて、とても景色がいいです。
This park is adjacent to the river, providing a beautiful view.
Here, "接する" is employed in a spatial sense, indicating the adjacency of one location to another.
社会人として人と接する技術を習得することが重要です。
It is important to acquire skills to interact with people as a member of society.
"接する" in this case conveys the idea of interacting or engaging socially, highlighting the human connection in various contexts.
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