距離(きょり)

きょり
noun
distance
1. distance
The amount of space between two points or places.
東京(とうきょう)から大阪(おおさか)までの距離(きょり)は約500キロだ。
The distance from Tokyo to Osaka is about 500 kilometers.
2. emotional distance; gap
Figurative distance in relationships or feelings.
距離(きょり)を置(お)く。
To keep one's distance.
二人(ふたり)の間(あいだ)に距離(きょり)ができた。
A gap has formed between the two of them.

距離(きょり) is composed of 距(きょ) (distance) + 離(り) (separate).

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 距離(きょり)を置(お)く: to keep distance (physical or emotional)
  • 距離(きょり)を縮(ちぢ)める: to close the distance/gap
  • 距離(きょり)感(かん): sense of distance
  • 長(ちょう)距離(きょり): long distance
  • 短(たん)距離(きょり): short distance
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Added 2026.1.16 14:20 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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