連: the kanji for connect; accompany
連 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means connect; accompany. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
連 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
連 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
レン (ren)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 連絡れんらく · renraku | contact; communication |
| 連続れんぞく · renzoku | continuous |
つれる (tsureru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 連れるつれる · tsureru | to bring along; to take with |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 何かあったら連絡してください。Nanika attara renraku shite kudasai.Please contact me if anything happens.
- 三日連続で雨が降っている。Mikka renzoku de ame ga futte iru.It has been raining for three consecutive days.
- 子どもを連れて公園に行った。Kodomo o tsurete kōen ni itta.I took my child to the park.
- 連絡を受けてすぐに向かいました。Renraku o ukete sugu ni mukaimashita.I headed over right away after receiving the message.
- 犬を連れて散歩に出かけた。Inu o tsurete sanpo ni dekaketa.I took the dog out for a walk.
Questions about 連
How many strokes does 連 have?
連 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 連?
The on readings are ren (レン). The kun readings are tsuranaru (つらなる), tsuraneru (つらねる), tsureru (つれる).
What JLPT level is 連?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 連
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.