連絡を取り合う
renraku o toriau
The English phrase 'stay in touch' is translated into Japanese as 連絡を取り合う (renraku o toriau).
The phrase is used to describe the act of continuing to communicate with someone over a period of time through various methods like messages or calls. It emphasizes a continuous and mutual exchange of information.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun 連絡 (renraku), which means contact or communication and the verb phrase that describes the act of exchanging this contact.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The dictionary form 連絡を取り合う is neutral and descriptive. For a casual setting, you can use the informal phrase 連絡してね to say 'Stay in touch' or 'Contact me'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to make a polite suggestion to stay in touch while parting ways, you can use the form 連絡を取り合いましょう (renraku o toriaimashō) to say 'Let's stay in touch'.
How do you pronounce it?
renraku o toriau
Did you know?
- The verb 取り合う (toriau) in 連絡を取り合う is the same verb used for 'fighting over' or 'scrambling for' an object. In this phrase, however, it shifts meaning to 'exchanging' or 'sharing'.
- In Japanese business culture, 'staying in touch' is often a formal obligation through 連絡 rather than a friendly suggestion. Failing to provide regular updates can be seen as a lack of professional responsibility.
- In the era of smartphones, young people often replace the formal 連絡を取り合う with the word LINEする (LINE suru). This turns the name of a messaging app into a verb for staying in touch.
