This is the 3330th most frequent Japanese word.
接する
"接する" means "to come into contact with" or "to touch."
In this sentence, "接する" is used to describe the act of interacting or behaving toward others, especially showing a particular attitude.
彼はいつも親友に接するように優しい態度を取ります。
He always behaves kindly as he interacts with his close friends.
Here, "接する" is employed in a spatial sense, indicating the adjacency of one location to another.
この公園は川に接していて、とても景色がいいです。
This park is adjacent to the river, providing a beautiful view.
"接する" in this case conveys the idea of interacting or engaging socially, highlighting the human connection in various contexts.