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接
Contact, Connect
つ.ぐ, つ.げる
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
In Japanese business emails, people often write 『ご連絡ください』 when asking someone to get in touch. Words like 接客 (customer service) and 接続 (connection) are also very common.
Memory Trick
Imagine shaking hands with someone for the first time. That physical contact helps you remember 接 means 'to connect' or 'to contact.'
Readings
Onyomi: セツ (setsu)
Kunyomi: つ.ぐ, つ.げる
Example Words
接続
せつぞく (setsuzoku)
Connection
接客
せっきゃく (sekkyaku)
Customer service
接近
せっきん (sekkin)
Approach
面接
めんせつ (mensetsu)
Interview
Example Sentence
明日 会社 の 面接 が あります。
あした かいしゃ の めんせつ が あります。
ashita kaisha no mensetsu ga arimasu
I have a job interview tomorrow.