JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
連 — take along
- Reading
- レン・つら.なる・つら.ねる・つ.れる・\~づ.れ
- Meaning
- take along; lead; join; connect; party; gang; clique
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
連 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is レン・つら.なる・つら.ねる・つ.れる・\~づ.れ and it means take along; lead; join; connect; party; gang; clique. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
連 appears in everyday japanese words such as 一連 (a series), 国連 (U.N.) and 連中 (colleagues).
Japanese words containing 連
Frequently asked questions
What does 連 mean in Japanese?
連 means take along; lead; join; connect; party; gang; clique in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 連 read?
連 is read レン・つら.なる・つら.ねる・つ.れる・\~づ.れ. Reading it inside real words — 一連 and 国連 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 連 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 連 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 連 in a word?
A common word containing 連 is 一連 (いちれん) — "a series". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 連 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 連 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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