How to Say ‘Contact’ in Japanese
連絡
renraku
[ren-rah-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: Noun form. Common combos: [欠席連絡] (absence notice), [連絡帳] (communication notebook).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Many elementary schools still use a [連絡帳] between teachers and parents, though apps are increasingly common.
Phrase Breakdown
連絡
renraku
[ren-rah-koo]
contact; notification; communication
Very common in school settings: 欠席の連絡 (absence notification), 遅刻の連絡 (late notice). Polite form: ご連絡.
欠席の連絡はアプリでお願いします。
Please report absences via the app.
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