(へだ)たり

へだたり
noun
gap, distance, disparity, estrangement
1. distance, gap (physical)
Physical distance or separation between places or things.
2. gap, disparity, difference (figurative)
Difference or disparity in views, feelings, status, or relationship; emotional distance.
両者(りょうしゃ)(あいだ)には(おお)きな(へだ)たりがある。
There is a large gap between the two.
世代間(せだいかん)(へだ)たりを(かん)じる。
I feel the generational gap.
意見(いけん)(へだ)たりが()まらない。
The gap in opinions cannot be bridged.

(へだ)たり refers to distance or gaps, often in relationships or views.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • (へだ)たりがある: there is a gap/distance
  • (へだ)たりを(かん)じる: to feel distance
  • (へだ)たりが(ちぢ)まる: the gap narrows
  • (へだ)たりを()める: to bridge the gap

RELATED TERMS:

  • 距離(きょり): distance (neutral, physical)
  • (みぞ): gap, rift (emotional, negative)
  • 格差(かくさ): disparity (social, economic)