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連

noun

1. two reams (of paper), 1000 sheets (of paper). Ateji for "ream"; also written as 嗹.
2. stanza, verse. Also written as 聯.
3. Biology term.tribe (in taxonomy).
4. forecast (bet), bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet). Abbreviation.

noun used as a suffix

1. party, company, group, set.

counter

1. things strung in a line, e.g. pearls, dried fish, spans of a bridge, etc.. Also written as 聯.
2. falcon. Obsolete term.