No. 2,767 in Japanese
触れる
"触れる" means "to touch" or "to come into contact with."
In a sentence
美術館で展示品に触れることは禁止されています。
Touching exhibits in the museum is prohibited.
In this sentence, '触れる' is used to mean 'to physically touch'. It refers to the act of touching physical objects.
この詩は心に深く触れる。
This poem deeply touches the heart.
Here, '触れる' is employed metaphorically to express emotional impact or resonance, indicating affecting someone's feelings.
新しい文化に触れることで視野が広がります。
Experiencing new cultures broadens one's perspective.
In this context, '触れる' means 'to experience or encounter'. It suggests coming into contact with or being exposed to something new.
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