Japanese word

つながる

Pronunciation

Romajitsunagaru

Meaning

  • verbbe connected

Example

このパソコンはインターネットにつながります。ko no pa so ko n wa i n tā ne tto ni tsu na ga ri ma su

This computer connects to the internet.

Illustration for つながる (be connected)

More examples

この道は隣の道につながっています。ko no michi wa tonari no michi ni tsu na ga tte i ma su

This road is connected to the neighboring road.

Core concept

Expresses a link that lets separate things form a continuous relationship or connected whole.

Common phrases

  • インターネットにつながるi n tā ne tto ni tsu na ga ru

    connect to the internet

  • 電話がつながるden wa ga tsu na ga ru

    get through on the phone

  • 人とつながるhito to tsu na ga ru

    connect with people

Similar words

接続するsetsuzokusuru: To connect separate parts into one working system.
結び付くmusubitsuku: To become closely related to another thing.
通じるtsūjiru: To serve as a passage or communication link between two points.

Definition in Japanese

複数の物事の間に関係や連絡が生じ、ひと続きになる。fuku sū no mono goto no aida ni kan kei ya ren raku ga shō ji hi to tsuzu ki ni na ru

Word origin

The native Japanese verb つながる (tsunagaru, "be connected") comes from つなぐ (tsunagu, "connect or join") through an older verb-forming pattern in which -ar- marks an intransitive state.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 電話がつながる (denwa ga tsunagaru) means that a phone call goes through, a common use beyond physical objects.

Other meanings

  • lead to ___verb
  • be joined togetherverb

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