How to ask if a connection/relationship exists between two things


I would like to ask if there is a connection or relationship between two
different parts.

For example, would this be an appropriate way of asking "Is there any
connection between the two compilations/volumes?"

> 2つの編に何か関係はありますか？

I'm not certain if I'm missing anything required when discussing the
connection/relationship (for example の間, etc.)




Yes, 2つの～(の間)に何か関係はありますか is a perfectly natural sentence. の間 is typically
optional, but dropping it may make the sentence ambiguous depending on the
context:

> 2人に何か関係はありますか?
>
>   1. Are the two people related to each other?
>   2. Are the two people related to (the problem / it / him / etc)?
>

Adding の間 makes the sentence refer only to the connection _between_ the two.

Also note that 編 does not work as a standalone noun except in limited stiff
contexts. Instead, you may want to use 作品, 本, シリーズ, etc.




Yes, 2つの～(の間)に何か関係はありますか is a perfectly natural sentence. の間 is typically
optional, but dropping it may make the sentence ambiguous depending on the
context:

> 2人に何か関係はありますか?
>
>   1. Are the two people related to each other?
>   2. Are the two people related to (the problem / it / him / etc)?
>

Adding の間 makes the sentence refer only to the connection _between_ the two.

Also note that 編 does not work as a standalone noun except in limited stiff
contexts. Instead, you may want to use 作品, 本, シリーズ, etc.

