How do you say "Places to avoid touching" in Japanese?

"Places to avoid touching" in Japanese is "さわらないほうがいいところ". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "さわらないほうがいいところ" mean in English?

"さわらないほうがいいところ" means "Places to avoid touching" in English. Usage tip: This combines [さわらないほうがいい] + [ところ]. It literally means “areas that are better not to touch.”

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How to Say ‘Places to avoid touching’ in Japanese

さわらないほうがいいところ

sawara nai hou ga ii tokoro

[sah-wah-rah nah-ee hoh gah ee toh-koh-roh]

💬 Usage Tip: This combines [さわらないほうがいい] + [ところ]. It literally means “areas that are better not to touch.”

🇯🇵 In Japan: Great phrase for massage settings, especially if you have an injury, bruise, recent surgery, or just a no-go zone.

Phrase Breakdown

さわらないほうがいい

sawara nai hou ga ii

better not touch; you shouldn’t touch it

A strong but polite recommendation not to touch something.

Example

ここはさわらないほうがいいです。

It’s better not to touch here.

Words in this phrase

さわら

sawara

[sah-wah-rah]

touch

Verb stem from さわる, “to touch.”

Example

その部分はさわらないでください。

Please do not touch that part.

ない

nai

[nah-ee]

not

Creates a negative verb phrase.

Example

今日は無理しないでください。

Please do not overdo it today.

ほう

hou

[hoh]

side; way

Used in advice expressions like ほうがいい.

Example

病院へ行ったほうがいいです。

It is better to go to the hospital.

が

[gah]

subject marker

Marks the subject in this advice pattern.

Example

こちらのほうがいいです。

This one is better.

いい

[ee]

good; better

Shows recommendation or advice in this structure.

Example

休んだほうがいいです。

It is better to rest.

ところ

tokoro

[toh-koh-roh]

place; area; part

Refers to a place or body area that should be avoided.

Example

さわらないほうがいいところを教えてください。

Please tell me the areas that are better not to touch.

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