1.
to line up, to arrange in a row
To place things in a sequence.
言葉を連ねる。
To string words together.
机を横に連ねて並べた。
We arranged the desks side by side in a row.
店の前に椅子を連ねて、客を待っていた。
They had lined up chairs in front of the shop and were waiting for customers.
2.
to list, to enumerate
To mention items one after another.
名前を連ねる。
To list names.
理由を連ねて断った。
I listed reasons and refused.
彼は文句を連ねるばかりで、自分では何もしない。
He does nothing but string together complaints, and doesn't do anything himself.
連ねる means to arrange things in a sequence or to list items one after another.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pair: 連なる (intransitive, to form a line)
ASPECT (ている):
連ねている indicates a continuing arrangement or that items remain listed.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 言葉を連ねる: to string words together
- 名前を連ねる: to list names
- 理由を連ねる: to list reasons
- 文句を連ねる: to complain at length
NOTE:
Often used in written or formal contexts.