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連

連 — take along, lead, join

Learn the correct stroke order for 連 (take along), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 410 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)レンren
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つら.なるtsuranaru、つら.ねるtsuraneru、つ.れるtsureru、-づ.れzure
Strokes10
Radical辵
Frequency#30
Meaningstake along, lead, join, connect, party, gang, clique

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

ソ連ソれんSoviet Union; USSRnoun
一連いちれんseries; chain; sequencenoun
関連かんれんrelation; connection; relevancenoun
国連こくれんUnited Nations; UNnoun
常連じょうれんregular customer; regular patron; regular visitornoun
連れつれcompanion; companynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 連 (take along) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 連 is #30, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

ソ連ソれん — Soviet Union; USSR
一連いちれん — series; chain; sequence
関連かんれん — relation; connection; relevance

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (辵)

辺environs込crowded迅swift近near迎welcome返return述mention迫urge

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 連 have?

The kanji 連 (take along) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 連?

連 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 連 mean?

連 means: take along, lead, join, connect, party, gang, clique. On'yomi readings: レン. Kun'yomi readings: つら.なる, つら.ねる, つ.れる, -づ.れ.

What JLPT level is 連?

連 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.