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Zach

繋がる

接続る

Reading

Kana: つながる
Romaji: tsunagaru
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Definitions

v5r
vi
1

to be tied together; to be connected to; to be linked to

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

to lead to; to be related to

Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

to be related (by blood)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 血がつながる (reading ちがつながる)

Kanji

Readings: ケイ、 つな.ぐ、 かか.る、 か.ける
Meanings: tie, fasten, chain, tether, connect
Readings: セツ、 ショウ、 つ.ぐ
Meanings: touch, contact, adjoin, piece together
Readings: ゾク、 ショク、 コウ、 キョウ、 つづ.く、 つづ.ける、 つぐ.ない
Meanings: continue, series, sequel

Example Sentences

電話(でんわ)がつながったよ。
➥The call has come through.
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(わたし)たちは()がつながっている。
➥We are related by blood.
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あなたの努力(どりょく)成功(せいこう)につながった。
➥The success resulted from your efforts.
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(かれ)らは()がつながっている。
➥They are related by blood.
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過度(かど)供給(きょうきゅう)値崩(ねくず)れにつながる。
➥Excessive supply leads to a drop in prices.
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前進(ぜんしん)しないことは後退(こうたい)につながる。
➥Not to advance is to go back.
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