連絡する vs 連絡を入れる
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 連絡する
Listen to 連絡を入れる
| 連絡する | 連絡を入れる |
|---|---|
ren-RA-ku su-ru verb (suru-verb) | れんらくをいれる (renraku o ireru) verb (suru-verb) |
| to contact someone; to get in touch; to inform | to put in notice or to initiate contact (e.g., call or message someone to inform them) |
How they differ
連絡を入れる highlights the initiation of contact or sending a notification (one-way action), whereas 連絡する can be used for either starting contact or general communication. 連絡を入れる often implies you will 'let someone know' or 'give a heads-up.'
When to use each
When to use 連絡する: Prefer 連絡する when you simply want to say someone contacted or will contact someone without emphasizing initiation.
When to use 連絡を入れる: Prefer 連絡を入れる when you want to emphasize that you will make the first move to notify or give notice (e.g., I'll call them/go inform them).
Side-by-side examples
- 到着したら連絡します。
(I'll contact you when I arrive.) - 到着したら会社に連絡を入れます。
(I'll notify the office when I arrive.)
Register & nuance: Slightly more conversational; common in both casual and business speech but a bit less formal-sounding than 報告する or some written forms.