to physically touch; to come into contact with
酸が金属に触れると化学反応が起こる。
When acid comes into contact with metal, a chemical reaction occurs.
“あなたの白く滑らかな肌が奴に触れるなんて…”
“The thought of that bastard touching your smooth, pale skin…”
— マレーナ (2000)
“指に触れるのは空気だけ”
The only thing that touches my fingers is the air.
— 燃ゆる女の肖像 (2019)
食べ物に触れる前に手を洗いなさい。
Wash your hands before touching food.
武器が彼に触れるのを恐れると言いましたね？
You said you were afraid of the weapon touching him, right?
— バーフバリ 伝説誕生 (2015)