noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
succession; series; spate
General noun and する-verb for things happening or being done one after another. Covers a wide range of events, actions, or incidents occurring in quick succession.
今月はトラブルが連発している。
Troubles have been occurring one after another this month.
彼はミスを連
He made a series of mistakes and was scolded by his boss.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
rapid firing; volley of shots
Specifically for firearms or similar weapons being discharged repeatedly. Often used in news or military contexts.
犯人は警察に向けて拳銃を連発した。
The suspect fired a volley of shots at the police.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
volley (of questions, abuse); stream; firing off (jokes)
Metaphorical extension of rapid firing: questions, complaints, jokes, or other verbal actions delivered in quick succession. Often used with 質問, 文句, ジョーク, etc.
記者たちは大臣に質問を連発した。
The reporters fired a volley of questions at the minister.
彼は面白いジョークを連発して、みんなを笑わせた。
He cracked one funny joke after another and made everyone laugh.