connect / take along
N3- Onyomi
- レン
- Kunyomi
- つら(なる)・つ(れる)
- Stroke count
- 10
- JLPT
- N3
Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
Picture a single hand cupped sideways as if scooping something up: that is what 連 means — connect / take along. Now find the part that anchors it in the character itself, 車 (vehicle / wheel) — a cart seen from above, axle through the middle, and beside it ⻌ (road / movement) — a road running along the bottom of the character. Drop that part into the picture and the shape stops being something separate to memorise.
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 10
General writing tips
These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.
- •上から下へ書きます。Write from top to bottom.
- •左から右へ書きます。Write from left to right.
- •横の画を先に、縦の画を後に書きます。Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
- •外側の囲みを先に書き、中を後で書きます。Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
- •中央を先に、左右を後に書きます。In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
- •この漢字は10画です。下の練習エリアで順番に書いてみましょう。This kanji has 10 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.
Step by step
Practice Writing
Free writing practice — compare your writing with the example. This canvas does not check your shape or stroke order. Draw with a mouse, finger, or pen; scroll outside the square to move down the page.
Trace the faded character, or hide the outline to practise from memory.
Writing Tips
- Follow the order strictly: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Correct order makes the shape balanced and natural.
- Keep each stroke in one smooth motion — don't lift the pen in the middle of a stroke.
- Close enclosing strokes cleanly so the character does not look open or broken.
- Common mistake: drawing strokes bottom-to-top or right-to-left. Even if the result looks similar, the wrong order shows in handwriting and makes it harder to read.
Example words
連携
renkei
coordination
連絡
renraku
contact
連想
rensou
association (of ideas)
連携した
renkeishita
plain past: did coordination
連絡する
renrakusuru
to do contact
連携する
renkeisuru
to do coordination
Example sentences (5)
他の部署と連携して進めます。
ほか の ぶしょ と れんけい して すすめます。
hoka no busho to renkei shite susumemasu.
We will proceed in coordination with other departments.
営業と連携しながら進めたほうがうまくいきます。
えいぎょう と れんけい しながら すすめた ほう が うまく いきます。
eigyou to renkei shinagara susumeta hou ga umaku ikimasu.
It goes better if you proceed while coordinating with the sales team.
着いたら、連絡してください。
ついたら、れんらく して ください。
tsuitara, renraku shite kudasai.
Please contact me when you arrive.
遅れるときは、早めに連絡したほうがいいです。
おくれる とき は、はやめ に れんらく した ほう が いい です。
okureru toki wa, hayame ni renraku shita hou ga ii desu.
When you are going to be late, it is better to contact them early.
担当が変わる場合は、必ずお客様に連絡します。
たんとう が かわる ばあい は、かならず おきゃくさま に れんらく します。
tantou ga kawaru baai wa, kanarazu okyakusama ni renraku shimasu.
If the person in charge changes, we always contact the customer.