Linking and succession with 連
連 means “to line up” (to continue or be connected) or “to accompany” (to act together). It depicts the appearance of people or objects connected without interruption, or a situation in which events occur in succession.
Etymology
This kanji is an ideogrammic compound comprised of 辶 (movement) and 車 (vehicle), giving an image of movement joined with a carriage.
Communication
連絡 (Contact)
連絡 refers to the act of conveying information or intentions to another person, or to the state of things being connected and continuing.
It combines 連 (link) with 絡 (entwine) to show information or people connected together.
Takamiya suspects Meimi is the magical thief Saint Tail. When Meimi is asked to model a wedding dress for a design contest where Saint Tail is going to appear, Takamiya decides to keep a close eye on her at the event. As Takamiya looks around the dressing room, Meimi asks what she’s doing.
- 高宮:
- 「電話はどこかなと思って」
- “I was just wondering where the phone is.”
- 「アスカと連絡をとることになってるの」
- “I'm supposed to get in touch with Asuka.”
- “I was just wondering where the phone is.”
- スタッフ:
- 「ちょっと…あなた！」
- “Hey… you!”
Continuity
連続 (Continuation)
連続 means to proceed without interruption, or to keep doing the same thing without any change.
It combines 連 (link) with 続 (continue) to show things linked in unbroken sequence.
With the new school year, Takeo and Sunakawa are in the same class again. Takeo tells his girlfriend, Yamato, about it.
- 大和:
- 「えー １４年連続同じクラスなんだー！！」
- “Wow, you've been in the same class together for 14 years in a row!!”
連休 (Consecutive holidays)
連休 refers to a period of two or more consecutive days off, such as weekends, public holidays, or paid leave.
It combines 連 (successive) with 休 (rest) to show rest days linked together.
Takeo and his friends board the train bound for the amusement park, MM Land.
- 凛子:
- 「すっごい人だね。みんなＭＭランド行くのかな」
- “There's a lot of people here. I wonder if everyone's going to MM Land.”
- 隼人:
- 「連休だから混むよねー」
- “It's a long holiday, so it'll be crowded.”
- 愛:
- 「入場制限とかなんないといーけど」
- “I hope they don't restrict admission or anything.”