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short distance, close range, short-range
A relatively small physical distance. Used for travel, communication, combat, and other contexts involving proximity.
近距離の通勤は楽だ。
A short-distance commute is easy.
近距離から写真を撮った。
I took a photo from close range.
近距離の引っ越しなら自分でできるかもしれない。
If it's a short-distance move, you might be able to do it yourself.
近距離 indicates a short or close-range distance. A compound of 近 (near) + 距離 (distance). Commonly used as a modifier before nouns.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 近距離通勤: short-distance commute
- 近距離恋愛: relationship with someone nearby (vs long-distance)
- 近距離攻撃: close-range attack
- 近距離無線: short-range wireless
- 近距離引っ越し: short-distance move
CONTRAST:
- 長距離: long distance (opposite)
- 中距離: medium distance
- 短距離: short distance (more commonly used for races and sprints)