Meaning and Usage
"連絡" (れんらく) primarily means "contact" or "communication." It is used when referring to getting in touch with someone, exchanging information, or notifying others.
Common Contexts
You will often see "連絡" in daily life when talking about contacting friends, family, or colleagues. It can be used as a noun or in verb form with "する" (連絡する) meaning "to contact" or "to communicate."
Typical Collocations
- 連絡する: to contact or communicate
- 連絡先: contact information
- 連絡を取る: to get in touch
Register and Politeness
"連絡" is neutral and appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Adding "ください" or "お願いします" makes it polite.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "連絡" with "連絡する" as a verb. Remember "連絡" alone is a noun; to express the action, use "連絡する." Also, "連絡を取る" is a common phrase meaning "to get in touch," which is more natural than just "連絡する" in some contexts.