Translation guide
How to express the idea of a 'connection request' in Japanese, covering social media, professional networking, and technical contexts.
A request to connect on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, or gaming networks.
Standard term for 'friend request' on most social media platforms.
I sent a friend request.
You have a friend request.
Used on LinkedIn for a 'connection request'. More formal than 友達リクエスト.
I accepted the connection request on LinkedIn.
Common in gaming contexts for 'friend request'.
I sent a friend request in the game.
A request to connect for business or professional purposes, often on LinkedIn or via email.
Common on Japanese business networking sites; literally 'connection application'.
I will send you a connection request.
Used in some professional contexts, borrowed from English.
Please accept my contact request.
A request to establish a connection in computing, networking, or telecommunications.
Directly translating 'connection request' as 接続リクエスト may sound unnatural outside of LinkedIn or technical contexts. Use 友達リクエスト for social media and つながり申請 for Japanese business networking.