連絡する vs 連絡を取る
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 連絡する
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| 連絡する | 連絡を取る |
|---|---|
ren-RA-ku su-ru verb (suru-verb) | れんらくをとる (renraku o toru) verb (suru-verb) |
| to contact someone; to get in touch; to inform | to get in touch with someone; to establish or maintain contact |
How they differ
Very close in meaning to 連絡する, but 連絡を取る often emphasizes the act of establishing or maintaining a line of communication (two-way or ongoing), whereas 連絡する is a more general term for contacting or notifying. 連絡を取る is frequently used when talking about staying in touch with people or organizations over time.
When to use each
When to use 連絡する: Prefer 連絡する for a neutral statement about contacting or informing someone in general.
When to use 連絡を取る: Prefer 連絡を取る when you want to stress establishing, keeping, or resuming contact (e.g., with a client, colleague, or old friend).
Side-by-side examples
- 問題があれば、私に連絡してください。
(If there's a problem, please contact me.) - 取引先と連絡を取らなければならない。
(I need to get in touch with the client.)
Register & nuance: Neutral polite; both are common in spoken and written Japanese, with 連絡を取る slightly more common when emphasizing ongoing/contact relationship.