noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Primarily used for political coalitions, especially a coalition government formed by multiple parties. Also used for broader alliances or unions of organizations.
二つの政党が連立して政権を取った。
The two parties formed a coalition and took power.
連立政権は難しい舵取りを迫られている。
The coalition government is being forced into difficult steering.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
standing side-by-side
Rare literal or figurative use for things or people standing together in a row or in parallel. More commonly expressed with 並立 (へいりつ) or 並ぶ.
古い文献では、二つの塔が連立している様子が描かれている。
In old documents, a scene of two towers standing side-by-side is depicted.