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連
連 (readings: れん, つら, つ; Japanese kanji) means “link / connect”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 連絡 (contact).
What does 連 mean?
| Kanji | 連 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | link / connect |
| Readings | れん, つら, つ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 連
連 is read れん or つら or つ depending on the word.
Example words with 連
| Example | 連絡 (contact) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14