一連
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Only when written 一連
Used for a connected series of events, actions, or things. Often appears as 一連の + noun.
The police are investigating the series of incidents.
A series of reforms was implemented.
2
two reams (1000 sheets of paper)
Specialized counting unit for paper; one 一連 equals two reams, i.e. 1000 sheets. Rare outside printing and paper industries.
This paper is sold in units of 1000 sheets.
3
Only when written 一連
Rare literary use for a stanza or verse of poetry. Modern Japanese usually uses 連 (れん) or スタンザ.
The first stanza of this poem is especially beautiful.
Usage patterns
- 一連の〈事〉a series of (events)
The police are investigating a series of incidents.
- 一連の〈物〉a series/set of (items, measures, etc.)
The government announced a series of reforms.