連絡

• Reading: れんらく
• Romaji: renraku
• Kanji breakdown: 連 (ren) — link, connect, chain; 絡 (raku) — entwine, entangle
• Pronunciation: /ɾe.n.ɾa.kɯ/

Meaning

Contact; getting in touch; communication. A message or call to inform someone.

Functions as a noun or する verb (連絡する). Covers phone calls, emails, texts, and any form of reaching out to someone. Very commonly used in both casual and business settings. The phrase ご連絡ください is a standard polite request.

Examples

1. 明日の予定について連絡します。 I'll contact you about tomorrow's schedule.
2. 母に連絡するのを忘れてしまった。 I forgot to get in touch with my mother.
3. 何かあったらすぐに連絡してください。 If anything happens, please contact me right away.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, workplace, school

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 連 (ren, link/connect) and 絡 (raku, entwine/entangle). Literally means to link together, expressing the idea of establishing a connection between people.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal