What is the Kanji for 'Distance'? | 距

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Distance', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Distance' is 距.

kanji

距

Meaning

Distance

Reading

onyomiきょ

kyo

Parts

足Foot, Sufficient 巨Huge, Giant

Example Word

距離: distance. The Japanese noun '距離 (きょり)' refers to the physical or metaphorical distance between two points, objects, or concepts. It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: the distance between Tokyo and Osaka is about 500 kilometers「東京と大阪の距離は約500キロです」(とうきょうとおおさかのきょりはやく500キロです). There is a distance between their opinions「彼らの意見には距離がある」(かれらのいけんにはきょりがある). The word can also imply emotional or relational distance, such as in '彼との距離を感じる (かれときょりをかんじる) (I feel a distance between us).'

Radical

足

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1556

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 距

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

kanji

足

Meaning

Foot, Sufficient

kanji

巨

Meaning

Huge, Giant

Words Using 距

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

距離

Meaning

Distance

Kanji Related to 距 Through the Part 足

These 4 kanji contain the part 足 as well.

kanji

踏

Meaning

Step on, Step

kanji

促

Meaning

Urge, Press

kanji

践

Meaning

Tread, Implement

kanji

捉

Meaning

Catch

Learn the Kanji 距

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What does 距 mean?

距 means 'Distance'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.