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連絡れんらく

renraku

contact / communication

N4

How to remember this word

連絡 is the act of getting in touch — a message, a call, a heads-up. 報告 delivers results upward and 相談 asks for advice; 連絡 simply keeps people informed. Together they form the office trio ほうれんそう.

Example sentences

Example 1

ato de renraku shimasu

I will contact you later.

Example 2

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.

Usage note

Very common at work: ご連絡ありがとうございます。