連絡・聯絡|れんらくrenraku[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N4approx.Common
Which spelling to use
連絡連絡 is the most common and standard spelling. It is the form learners should use for contacting, getting in touch, or communication.
聯絡聯絡 is a rarely used kanji-only variant of 連絡. You may encounter it, but choose 連絡 instead when writing.
Definitions
  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbcontacting; (making) contact; getting in touch; communication; correspondence; call; message
    ここに来きた時ときは、必かならず連絡れんらくしてね。↗
    Please get in touch with me when you are here.
  2. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbconnection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); meeting
  3. noun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbconnection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation; link
Conjugation
Dictionary form連絡する(れんらくする)
Polite (masu)連絡します(れんらくします)
Negative (nai)連絡しない(れんらくしない)
polite (masen)連絡しません(れんらくしません)
classical zu / nu連絡せず・連絡せぬ(れんらくせず・れんらくせぬ)
Past (ta)連絡した(れんらくした)
polite (mashita)連絡しました(れんらくしました)
Past negative (nakatta)連絡しなかった(れんらくしなかった)
polite (masen deshita)連絡しませんでした(れんらくしませんでした)
Te form連絡して(れんらくして)
Potential連絡できる(れんらくできる)
Passive連絡される(れんらくされる)
Causative連絡させる(れんらくさせる)
Causative passive連絡させられる(れんらくさせられる)
Conditional (ba)連絡すれば(れんらくすれば)
tara連絡したら(れんらくしたら)
Volitional連絡しよう(れんらくしよう)
polite (mashou)連絡しましょう(れんらくしましょう)
Imperative連絡しろ(れんらくしろ)

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymコンタクトCasualColloquial loanword meaning contact or getting in touch, as in 「コンタクトを取る」; also short for contact lenses.
  • SynonymコミュニケーションNeutralLoanword for communication in the sense of exchanging ideas and understanding each other; stresses two-way interaction.
  • SynonymつながりNeutralRefers to bonds or ties between people, as in 「人との繋がり」; stresses the relationship itself rather than the act of getting in touch.
  • Synonym結びつきむすびつきNeutralTies or links between people, groups or things, as in 「地域との結びつき」 or 「結びつきが弱い」; how closely two sides are connected.
  • Synonym通信つうしんWrittenWritten word for transmitting information, as in 「通信が途絶える」 or 「通信機器」; the activity of corresponding or sending signals.
  • Synonym伝えるつたえるNeutralVerb for conveying or passing on information; focuses on the content being told rather than the contact itself.
  • Synonym伝達でんたつWrittenWritten word for relaying or passing something on, as in 「指示を伝達する」; also used for signals and nerve impulses.
  • Synonym連絡を取るれんらくをとるNeutralSet phrase for getting in touch with someone, as in 「至急連絡を取る」; focuses on the act of making contact.
  • Related連係れんけいWrittenWritten word for coordination between people or groups working together, as in 「連係プレー」; stresses cooperation rather than exchanging news.
  • RelatedコネクションNeutralLoanword for personal connections or useful contacts, as in 「コネを使う」; refers to one's network rather than the act of contacting.
  • Related便りたよりWrittenWritten word for news or letters from someone, as in 「便りがない」; focuses on the message received rather than the act of contacting.
  • Related接触せっしょくWrittenWritten word for contact or dealings with a person or group, as in 「接触を図る」; can also imply secretly approaching someone.
  • Antonym不通ふつうWrittenAntonym of 「連絡」: no word from someone, or transport and communications being cut off.
  • Antonym無連絡WrittenAntonym of 「連絡」: no contact, or failing to give advance notice, as in 「無連絡で欠勤」.

Use 「連絡」 as the default for contacting someone or keeping in touch; 「連絡を取る」 for the act of getting in touch. For two-way exchange and understanding, use 「コミュニケーション」; to convey a message, 「伝える」 or 「伝達」. Personal connections are 「コネクション」, and being out of contact is 「不通」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 関連かんれんがあること。
  2. 情報じょうほうなどを知しらせること。
  3. 異ことなる交通機関こうつうきかんが、ある地点ちてんで接続せつぞくしていること。
  4. 関連かんれんがある。
  5. 情報じょうほうなどを知しらせる。
  6. 異ことなる交通機関こうつうきかんが、ある地点ちてんで接続せつぞくしている。
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