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距離
kyori
Description
「距離」は、二つの場所やものの間がどれくらい離れているかを表す言葉です。
"距離" is a word that indicates how far apart two places or things are.
人と人の気持ちの近さや遠さについても使えます。
It can also be used to describe the emotional closeness or distance between people.
Meanings
距離kyori
physical distance between two points
駅から家までの距離は近いです。
The distance from the station to my house is short.
距離kyori
emotional or social distance between people
彼とは少し距離を感じます。
I feel a bit distant from him.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
距 (distance) + 離 (separate); both characters convey the idea of being apart.
- Nuance
距離を置く means to keep one's distance, physically or emotionally.
In videos
“だからここは量とかね、数字、距離が入ります。”
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