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    連れ

    Grammar & Usage

    noun
    neutral

    How it works

    「連れ」 is primarily a noun referring to a person accompanying someone. It can also be used to mean 'company' or 'group'. It is often used in combination with a possessive particle (e.g., 彼の連れ - his companion) or directly after a noun indicating the type of companion (e.g., 友達連れ - with friends).

    Sample sentences

    今日は連れがいるので、先に帰ります。

    I have company today, so I'm leaving early.

    彼女はいつも彼氏の連れでパーティーに来る。

    She always comes to parties with her boyfriend as her companion.

    ご連れの方ですか？

    Are you with him/her? (Are you their companion?)

    Quick facts

    usage_note:While a noun, it often implies the act of being accompanied or bringing someone along, particularly when used in expressions like '連れがいますか？' (Do you have company?). It can also function almost adverbially when referring to a group, e.g., '家族連れ' (with family).
    kanji_meaning:The kanji 連 (ren/tsu-) means 'to link, to connect, to accompany'.

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    Example

    今日は連れがいるので、先に帰ります。

    I have company today, so I'm leaving early.

    彼女はいつも彼氏の連れでパーティーに来る。

    She always comes to parties with her boyfriend as her companion.

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