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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

1

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

be connected; be linked; be tied together

usually written using kana alone

Describes physical or abstract connections: things joined, networks linked, or ideas associated.

2

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

usually written using kana alone

Indicates a causal or logical link: one event leads to another, or something is related to a topic.

3

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

be related by blood

usually written using kana alone

Specifically used for blood relationships; often appears in the phrase 血がつながる.

つながるUsage84%
Kana spelling is standard for all senses; usually written in kana.
繋つながるUsage11%
Kanji form is recognized but less common in modern writing; it is the primary kanji form.
繫つながるUsage5%
out-dated kanji form
Contains an outdated kanji variant; rarely used.
接続つながる
irregular kanji usage
Irregular kanji usage; included for search compatibility only.

つなぐ
Transitive counterpart: つなぐ means 'to connect (something)', while つながる is intransitive 'to be connected'.
つながり
Noun form meaning 'connection' or 'link', derived from つながる.

Derived from the transitive verb つなぐ (to connect) with the intransitive suffix ～がる, indicating a state of being connected.

continue, series, sequel