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What is the Kanji for 'Far'? | 遠

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Far' is 遠.

    kanji

    遠

    Meaning

    Far

    Reading

    kunyomiとお

    too

    onyomiえん

    en

    Parts

    吉Lucky, Good luck 衣Clothes ⻌Walk

    Example Word

    遠く: far. The Japanese adverb '遠く (とおく)' means 'far'. It is used to describe a considerable distance in space or time. This word can be used to indicate physical distance, such as the distance between two locations, or metaphorical distance, such as the gap between two points in time or in a relationship. For example: The mountain is far away「山は遠くにある」(やまはとおくにある). I can see the ship far in the distance「遠くに船が見える」(とおくにふねがみえる). It's important to note that '遠く' can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as in the phrase '遠くの親戚より近くの他人' (とおくのしんせきよりちかくのたにん), which translates to 'A stranger nearby is better than a relative far away,' highlighting the importance of proximity over distant relationships.

    Radical

    辵

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    257

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 遠

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    吉

    Meaning

    Lucky, Good luck

    kanji

    衣

    Meaning

    Clothes

    radical

    ⻌

    Meaning

    Walk

Words Using 遠

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    永遠

    Meaning

    Eternity

    word

    遠く

    Meaning

    Far

    word

    遠足

    Meaning

    Excursion

    word

    遠い

    Meaning

    Far

    word

    遠慮

    Meaning

    Hesitation

    word

    待ち遠しい

    Meaning

    Eagerly awaited

Kanji Related to 遠 Through the Part 吉

These 2 kanji contain the part 吉 as well.

    kanji

    結

    Meaning

    Tie, Bind

    kanji

    詰

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

Kanji Related to 遠 Through the Part 衣

These 14 kanji contain the part 衣 as well.

    kanji

    園

    Meaning

    Garden

    kanji

    長

    Meaning

    Long, Leader

    kanji

    襲

    Meaning

    Attack, Inherit

    kanji

    裁

    Meaning

    Judge

    kanji

    製

    Meaning

    Manufacture

    kanji

    喪

    Meaning

    Loss, Mourn, Mourning

    kanji

    裂

    Meaning

    Split, Tear

    kanji

    依

    Meaning

    Reliant, Depend on

    kanji

    壊

    Meaning

    Demolition, Break down

    kanji

    懐

    Meaning

    Bosom, Pocket

    kanji

    装

    Meaning

    Dress, Attire

    kanji

    袋

    Meaning

    Bag, Sack

    kanji

    哀

    Meaning

    Pity, Sorrow

    kanji

    衰

    Meaning

    Decline, Wane

Kanji Related to 遠 Through the Part ⻌

These 32 kanji contain the part ⻌ as well.

    kanji

    遵

    Meaning

    Obey, Abide by

    kanji

    運

    Meaning

    Fortune

    kanji

    過

    Meaning

    Exceed, Error

    kanji

    巡

    Meaning

    Go around, Patrol

    kanji

    違

    Meaning

    Differ, Different

    kanji

    送

    Meaning

    Send

    kanji

    速

    Meaning

    Quick

    kanji

    遭

    Meaning

    Encounter, Meet with

    kanji

    近

    Meaning

    Near

    kanji

    達

    Meaning

    Attain, Plural

    kanji

    遅

    Meaning

    Slow, Late

    kanji

    遷

    Meaning

    Transfer, Transition

    kanji

    述

    Meaning

    State, Mention

    kanji

    逮

    Meaning

    Catch up with, Apprehend

    kanji

    迅

    Meaning

    Swift

    kanji

    進

    Meaning

    Advance

    kanji

    逸

    Meaning

    Elude, Deviate

    kanji

    遂

    Meaning

    Consummate, Accomplish

    kanji

    遮

    Meaning

    Obstruct, Intercept

    kanji

    込

    Meaning

    Put in, Crowded

    kanji

    遣

    Meaning

    Use, Dispatch

    kanji

    迎

    Meaning

    Welcome

    kanji

    遇

    Meaning

    Treat, Interview

    kanji

    逆

    Meaning

    Reverse

    kanji

    還

    Meaning

    Return, Send back

    kanji

    造

    Meaning

    Make, Build

    kanji

    選

    Meaning

    Choose

    kanji

    逐

    Meaning

    Pursue, Drive out

    kanji

    週

    Meaning

    Week

    kanji

    逝

    Meaning

    Die, Pass on

    kanji

    退

    Meaning

    Retreat

    kanji

    遺

    Meaning

    Leave behind

Learn the Kanji 遠

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 遠 mean?

遠 means 'Far'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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