to make physical contact with something or someone
She touched the hot pan and quickly pulled her hand away.
彼女は熱いフライパンに触れて、すぐに手を引っ込めた。
to be in close proximity to something
The branches touched the ground after the heavy snow.
大雪の後、枝が地面に触れた。
to affect or influence someone emotionally
The story touched her deeply.
その話は彼女を深く感動させた。
to have an impact on something
The scandal touched the lives of many people.
そのスキャンダルは多くの人々の生活に影響を与えた。
to use or consume something
He didn't touch his dinner because he wasn't hungry.
彼はお腹が空いていなかったので夕食に手をつけなかった。
to be equal to someone in skill or quality
No one can touch her in terms of speed.
スピードに関しては誰も彼女に勝てない。
to reach a certain level or point
The temperature touched 100 degrees.
気温が100度に達した。
to involve or concern someone
The new policy touches everyone in the company.
新しい方針は会社の全員に影響を与える。
to cause a brief appearance of an expression
A frown touched his face momentarily.
一瞬、彼の顔にしかめ面が浮かんだ。
the ability to identify objects by feeling them
He has an excellent sense of touch.
彼には素晴らしい触覚がある。
the act of physically contacting something
A gentle touch on the shoulder made her turn around.
肩に軽く触れられて彼女は振り返った。
the feeling experienced when something comes into contact with the skin
The rough texture had a strange touch.
粗い質感には奇妙な感触があった。
a small but significant detail
The vase had a beautiful touch of blue.
花瓶には美しい青のタッチがありました。
a distinctive style or quality
The painting had a touch of the old masters.
絵画には古い巨匠のタッチがありました。
a slight amount or degree of something
There was just a touch of sadness in her eyes.
彼女の目にはほんの少しの悲しみがありました。
slightly; a little bit
The soup is a touch too salty.
スープが少し塩辛い。
the area beyond the boundary lines in a sports field
The ball went out of bounds and into touch.
ボールは境界を越えてタッチに入りました。