連れる

• Reading: つれる
• Romaji: tsureru
• Kanji breakdown: 連 (ren/tsu) — link, connect, take along
• Pronunciation: /tsɯ.ɾe.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To lead; to take along; to bring a person somewhere. Implies accompanying someone.

A Group 2 (ichidan) verb conjugated by dropping る. Used specifically for taking people or animals somewhere — never for objects (use 持っていく for things). The te-form 連れて is essential: 連れていく (take along) and 連れてくる (bring along).

Examples

1. 子供を公園に連れていきます。 I'm taking the kids to the park.
2. 友達を家に連れてきてもいいですか。 Is it okay if I bring a friend to your house?
3. 犬を散歩に連れていった。 I took the dog for a walk.

Usage Guide

Context: family, outings, pets

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

The kanji 連 means 'link' or 'connect,' depicting a chain of people or things. 連れる conveys the idea of linking with someone and moving together.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal