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

巨Huge, Giant 足Foot, Sufficient

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

12

JLPT

N1

Grade

7

Frequency

1556

Handwriting