1.
contactless; non-contact
Describes technology or methods that work without physical contact, such as contactless payment systems, sensors, or thermometers. Composed of 非 (non-) + 接触 (contact).
Usage
非接触 functions as a noun that modifies other nouns, often with の or as a prefix: 非接触決済 (contactless payment), 非接触型 (non-contact type). It became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic as contactless services expanded.
Common collocations
- 非接触決済 (contactless payment)
- 非接触型 (non-contact type)
- 非接触ICカード (contactless IC card)
- 非接触センサー (non-contact sensor)