What does 触れる mean?
触れる is a Japanese verb meaning “to touch, to feel, to violate” in English. It can also be translated as “to experience, to be in conflict with, to proclaim” depending on context. It is written as 触れる in kanji, ふれる in hiragana, and fureru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
何かが足に触れるのを感じた。
I felt something touch my feet.
彼の手紙はその事件にそれとなくふれている。
His letter alludes to the event.