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How to say 'Connect' in Japanese | つながる

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The Japanese word for Connect is 'Tsunagaru', written as つながる in Japanese.

    Meaning

    Connect

    Reading

    Tsunagaru

    Explanation

    The Japanese verb 'つながる (つながる)' means 'to connect' or 'to be connected'. It is used to describe a physical, emotional, or abstract connection between two or more things. For example: the internet is connected「インターネットがつながっている」(インターネットがつながっている). Our hearts are connected「私たちの心はつながっている」(わたしたちのこころはつながっている). This verb can also imply a sense of continuity or linkage, such as in relationships or communication. For instance: the road connects to the city「その道は街につながっている」(そのみちはまちにつながっている).

    Part Of Speech

    verb

    Frequency

    1206

    Composition

    hiragana

    Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Hiragana in the Word つながる

This word contains 4 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    Reading

    Tsu
  • hiragana

    Reading

    Na
  • hiragana

    Reading

    Ga
  • hiragana

    Reading

    Ru

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'Tsunagaru' means 'Connect' .

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