Japanese word

連れ

Pronunciation

Romajitsure

Meaning

  • nouncompanion

Example

気の合う連れと旅行すると楽しいです。ki no a u tsu re to ryo kō su ru to tano shi i de su

Traveling with a good companion is fun.

Illustration for 連れ (companion)

More examples

初めての町でも、連れがいると心強いです。haji me te no machi de mo tsu re ga i ru to kokoro zuyo i de su

Even in a new town, having a companion makes me feel more confident.

Core concept

Describes a person who goes along with someone else as a companion in shared activities.

Common phrases

  • 旅の連れtabi no tsu re

    travel companion

  • 頼れる連れtayo re ru tsu re

    a dependable companion

  • 連れを探すtsu re o saga su

    look for a companion

Similar words

同行者dōkōsha: A person who goes with another person on a journey or to a place.
同伴者dōhansha: A person who accompanies another person in a formal or organized context.
仲間nakama: A person who belongs to the same group or shares an activity with others.

Definition in Japanese

行動をともにする身近な相手。kō dō o to mo ni su ru mi jika na ai te

Word origin

As a native Japanese word, 連れ (tsure, "companion") comes from the verb 連れる (tsureru, "to take or accompany") and names a person who accompanies someone.

Usage tips

  • The English word company can mean companionship or a business, while 連れ (tsure) usually points to the person who accompanies someone.

Other meanings

  • companynoun

Related words

  • 連れ合いtsureaispousenoun

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