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How to say "Contact" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "contact", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
連絡する
れんらくする (renraku suru)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
連絡
れんらく (renraku)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "contact" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 連絡する and 連絡.
In Japanese, 連絡する (れんらくする (renraku suru)) is typically associated with "to contact, to get in touch with" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents A する-verb. Used for making contact, often via phone or email..
On the other hand, 連絡 (れんらく (renraku)) maps to "contact; communication" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Refers to making or maintaining contact with someone, or the communication itself. A literal translation of "contact" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "連絡する"
何か変更があったら、すぐに連絡します。
If there are any changes, I will contact you immediately.
Bilingual Context for "連絡"
遅れる場合は、必ず連絡してください。
If you are late, please be sure to contact me.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "何か変更があったら、すぐに連絡します。" (Meaning: "If there are any changes, I will contact you immediately.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "連絡する" fits here because it means "to contact, to get in touch with" in the context of: "If there are any changes, I will contact you immediately.". "連絡" represents "contact; communication".