Meaning

Primary

Serial

Alternatives

Consecutive, Successive, Series

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you take along and continue something, you are creating a serial version of it. Come along now. Okay, continue! Come along now. Okay, continue! This is how Lord of the Rings was made, probably. Come along now.

Reading

れんぞく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

彼は連続で賞を受賞しました。

He won awards in succession.

三日連続でカレーはちょっと…。

Curry three days in a row is a bit much...

今、この連続ドラマにハマっています。

I am now hooked on this drama series.

Kanji Composition