Japanese

とおく
Meaning: far away; distant; in the distance
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

遠
く

Example sentences

There is still snow left on the mountains visible in the distance.
眼鏡をかけると、遠くの景色がはっきり見える。
When I put on glasses, the distant scenery looks clear.
はるか遠くに海が見える。
I can see the sea far in the distance.
子供が遠くから「お母さん!」と叫びながら駆け寄ってきた。
The child came running towards their mother, shouting 'Mommy!' from afar.
遠くからかすかな声が聞こえる。
I hear a faint voice from afar.
遠くで雷が鳴っている。
Thunder is rumbling in the distance.
遠くから微かな波の音が聞こえてくる。
A faint sound of waves can be heard from afar.
彼は遠くの山を指差した。
He pointed at the distant mountain.
彼はボールを遠くへ放った。
He threw the ball far away.
遠くから助けを求める叫び声が聞こえた。
A shout for help was heard from afar.

Usage Notes

Can function as both a noun (a far place) and an adverb (far away).

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