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short distance
A relatively short distance, especially in the context of running or transportation.
短距離走が得意だ。
I'm good at short-distance running.
短距離の移動なら自転車が便利だ。
For short-distance travel, a bicycle is convenient.
彼女は短距離選手として活躍している。
She is active as a sprinter.
短距離 refers to a short distance, often used in the context of track and field events (100m, 200m, etc.) or short-haul transportation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 短距離走 (short-distance running, sprint)
- 短距離選手 (sprinter)
- 短距離競走 (sprint race)
- 短距離バス (short-distance bus)
RELATED TERMS:
- 長距離 (long distance) - opposite
- 中距離 (middle distance)