Lexical entry

スキンシップ

sukinshippu

Physical contact or affectionate touching between people.

People & Social LifePure GairaigoWasei-EigoSource: English

Meaning

Used for friendly or family-oriented physical contact, especially between parent and child or close friends; can also imply affectionate intimacy.

Examples

Example Sentences

親子のスキンシップは子供の情緒を安定させる。

Physical contact between parent and child stabilizes the child's emotions.

generated example

言葉だけでなくスキンシップも大切なコミュニケーションだ。

Physical contact is an important form of communication, not just words.

generated example

ペットとスキンシップを図ることでリラックスできる。

You can relax by having physical contact with your pet.

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ステージママ

The mother of a child actor or performer, often one who is overly involved in their career.

ベビーホテル

An unlicensed, often 24-hour childcare facility in Japan.

Evidence and Provenance