Mnemonic
An insect creeps along the sharp angle where your wall meets the ceiling. It drops onto your face — the horrifying touch of tiny legs on bare skin jolts you awake. You swat at every angle, but the insect keeps finding new places to touch you.
Additional thoughts
Picture that unmistakable dread of feeling an insect's legs on your skin in the dark corner angle of your room. The visceral sensation of touch is impossible to forget.Quick recall
An insect drops from the ceiling angle and touches your face.Details
The keyword for 触 is touch. This kanji refers to the act of physically making contact with something, as well as the sense of touch itself. It can also extend to the idea of coming into contact in a broader sense, such as touching upon a subject or triggering a reaction. Additionally, it carries the nuance of bumping into or colliding with something.
- On'yomi
- しょく
- Kun'yomi
- ふ.れる、さわ.る、さわ