連れる

つれる

To take, lead (a person) along

N4verb·tsureru

How to remember it

Picture leading someone by the hand; 連 (れん) means 'together/companion.'

Example sentences

  • 子どもを公園に連れて行った。

    こどもをこうえんにつれていった。

    I took the children to the park.

  • 彼は友達を家に連れてきた。

    かれはともだちをいえにつれてきた。

    He brought a friend to his house.

Usage

Used for people and pets; common pattern 〜を連れて行く (to take along).

Related words

連れて行く案内仲間行く

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