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[れん()·そう()]
rensou
noun, suru verb, no adjective

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[れん()·そう()]
rensou

English Meaning(s) for 連想

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion

Definition and Synonyms for 連想

Association the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
Synonyms: アソシエーション, 連想
Association the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination
Synonyms: アソシエーション, 連想

Meanings for each kanji in 連想

» take along; lead; join; connect; party; gang; clique
» concept; think; idea; thought

Categories 連想 is a member of

Remembering the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
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Union the state of being joined or united or linked
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Sample Sentences for 連想

We tend to associate politicians with hypocrisy.
Green is associated with grass.
Divorce tends to be associated with a negative image.
We associate the name of Einstein with the theory of relativity.
They often associate Japan with Mt. Fuji.

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