Japanese word

連動

Pronunciation

Romajirendō

Meaning

  • nounworking together

Example

二つの機能の連動が必要です。futa tsu no ki nō no ren dō ga hitsu yō de su

The two functions need to work together.

Illustration for 連動 (working together)

More examples

通知と位置情報の連動を設定します。tsū chi to i chi jō hō no ren dō o set tei shi ma su

I set up the link between notifications and location data.

Core concept

Describes separate elements whose movements or functions are linked and operate as one system.

Common phrases

  • 価格との連動ka kaku to no ren dō

    linkage with prices

  • 連動設定ren dō set tei

    linkage settings

  • 連動の解除ren dō no kai jo

    unlinking

Similar words

連携renkei: The coordinated connection of separate functions or organizations.
同期dōki: The adjustment of timing so that separate operations occur in step.
協調kyōchō: The harmonious coordination of separate actions or functions.

Definition in Japanese

複数のものの動きや働きが互いに結び付き、同時に作用すること。fuku sū no mo no no ugo ki ya hatara ki ga taga i ni musu bi tsu ki dō ji ni sa yō su ru ko to

Word origin

連動 (rendō) is a Sino-Japanese compound formed from 連 (ren, "connect") and 動 (dō, "move"), expressing movement that is tied together.

Usage tips

  • The phrase work in tandem often matches 連動 (rendō) when two functions coordinate closely rather than simply operating at the same time.

Other meanings

  • interlockingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 連動するrendōsuruwork togetherverb
  • 連動性rendōseiinterlocking propertynoun

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