Japanese Conversation · Level 36
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Japanese word
連絡
Pronunciation
Romajirenraku
Meaning
- nouncontact
Example
先生に連絡します。sen sei ni ren raku shi ma su
I will contact my teacher.
More examples
急な予定変更があれば、すぐに連絡をお願いします。kyū na yo tei hen kō ga a re ba su gu ni ren raku o o nega i shi ma su
If there is a sudden change of plans, please contact us right away.
Core concept
Refers to making a connection with someone so that information can be exchanged or passed on.
Common phrases
連絡するren raku su ru
contact
連絡がつくren raku ga tsu ku
get through
連絡を待つren raku o ma tsu
wait to hear from someone
Similar words
通知tsūchi: A message or action that informs someone about something.
知らせshirase: Information given to someone about an event or situation.
Definition in Japanese
相手と情報を伝え合うために電話や文面などでつながること。ai te to jō hō o tsuta e a u ta me ni den wa ya bun men na do de tsu na ga ru ko to
Word origin
The Japanese word 連絡 (renraku) joins 連 (ren, "join") with 絡 (raku, "be entwined") and refers to forming a connection for communication.
Usage tips
- The phrase 連絡してください (renraku shite kudasai) is a common polite way to ask someone to get in touch.
Other meanings
- callnoun
- messagenoun