Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 繋げる | tsunageru | [t͡sɨna̠ɡe̞ɾɯ̟] (narrow) |
| 接続する | setsuzoku suru | |
| 結合する | ketsugō suru |
The verb 繋げる is used to connect or link both physical objects, such as linking chains and non-physical concepts, such as linking a story together. When the sense of 'joining' refers to becoming a member of a group or organization, other verbs like 入る or 入会する are more appropriate. If you want to convey the sense of joining someone in an activity, you can use the phrase 一緒に行く, which literally means go together.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the nature of the connection. Use 繋げる for general physical or abstract links, such as connecting hands or sequences of ideas. Use 接続する for technical or mechanical connections, such as joining electrical circuits, computer networks or plumbing. Use 結合する for joining things at a chemical, molecular or structural level, such as atoms or parts of a single unit.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
繋げる is a transitive verb, which means the subject of the sentence performs the action of joining one thing to another.
How do you pronounce it?
tsunageru
Did you know?
- The kanji for 繋げる contains a radical that originally represented 'silk', reflecting the ancient practice of joining fabrics with thread.
- The word 結合する is frequently used in anime and gaming to describe the 'joining' of two robots or vehicles into one larger entity.
- When discussing the joining of atoms or molecules, 結合する is used, which shares a linguistic root with words describing 'bonds' or 'ties' in human relationships.
Examples in context
- 彼はクラブに加入しました。He joined the club.
- 私たちはスポーツチームに入会します。We will join the sports team.
- 明日のイベントに一緒に行かない？Won't you join me at tomorrow's event?
- 友達がプロジェクトに参加するようだ。It seems like my friend will join the project.
- この部品を繋げる。Kono buhin o tsunageru.Join these parts together.
- バラバラの資料を一つのファイルに繋げる。Barabara no shiryou o hitotsu no fairu ni tsunageru.Join the scattered documents into one file.
- 線と線を繋げるのは難しい。Sen to sen o tsunageru no wa muzukashii.It is difficult to join line to line.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “join” translations and entries 繋げる, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
