触れ合う ふれあう Also written 触れあう Meanings Godan verb, Intransitive to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with Kanji 触 touch. Read as ふれる. 合 fit. Read as あう. Example sentences 彼には子供と触れ合う時間がなかった。He didn't have time to spend with his children. 彼らの唇は触れ合った。Their lips met. Common phrases 自然と触れ合う 動物と触れ合う 子供たちと触れ合う 人々と触れ合う Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists