短距離(たんきょり)

たんきょり
noun
short distance, sprint
sportstransportation
1. short distance
A relatively short distance, especially in the context of running or transportation.
短距離(たんきょり)走(そう)が得意(とくい)だ。
I'm good at short-distance running.
短距離(たんきょり)の移動(いどう)なら自転車(じてんしゃ)が便利(べんり)だ。
For short-distance travel, a bicycle is convenient.
彼女(かのじょ)は短距離(たんきょり)選手(せんしゅ)として活躍(かつやく)している。
She is active as a sprinter.

短距離(たんきょり) refers to a short distance, often used in the context of track and field events (100m, 200m, etc.) or short-haul transportation.

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  • 近距離(きんきょり): a short distance between two points (a shot from close range, a nearby destination); 短距離(たんきょり) is the length of a course or trip

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Antonym: 長距離(ちょうきょり) (long distance)
Related: 中距離(ちゅうきょり) (middle distance)
Compare: 近距離(きんきょり) (short distance)
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Added 2026.2.1 15:15 · Revised 2026.10.1 17:59
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