1.
to stretch in a row; to extend in a line
Describes things arranged or extending continuously in a line or series, such as mountains, buildings, or objects.
山が連なっている。
Mountains stretch in a row.
海岸に沿ってホテルが連なっている。
Hotels line the coast.
遠くに雪をかぶった山々が連なっているのが見えた。
In the distance, I could see snow-capped mountains stretching in a row.
歴代の社長の名前がリストに連なっている。
The names of successive presidents are listed in a row.
2.
to attend; to take part in
To participate in a formal event or gathering, often as a member or attendee. More formal than 参加する.
式典に連なる。
To attend a ceremony.
多くの来賓が祝いの席に連なった。
Many guests attended the celebration.
歴代の社長の名前がリストに連なっている。
The names of successive presidents are listed in a row.
連なる is an intransitive godan verb. The transitive counterpart is 連ねる (to line up, to take along).
ASPECT (ている):
連なっている describes a continuous state of being lined up or extending in a row. This is the most common form.
PARTICLE PATTERNS:
- ～が連なる (something stretches in a row)
- ～に連なる (to attend/join something)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 山が連なる (mountains stretch in a row)
- 山脈が連なる (a mountain range extends)
- 席に連なる (to attend a gathering)
- 名を連ねる (to have one's name listed — transitive form)