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

この乗り放題切ぷは、連続する三日間のみ有こうです。

This all-you-can-ride ticket is limited to three days of consecutive use.

朝のニュースは、連続殺人事けんの話で持ち切りでした。

The case of serial murders was the sole topic of the morning news.

君との人生は本当に驚きの連続だよ。まさか三百六十五日連続で遅刻するなんて思ってもみなかったよ。

Life with you is truly full of surprises. I can’t believe you were late for work for 365 consecutive days!

Kanji Composition