Japanese

きょりをとる
Meaning: to keep one's distance; to stay away from
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 距離を取る 距離を取らない
Polite 距離を取ります 距離を取りません
Past 距離を取った 距離を取らなかった
Polite + Past 距離を取りました 距離を取りませんでした
Te-form 距離を取って 距離を取らなくて
Potential 距離を取れる 距離を取れない
Passive 距離を取られる 距離を取られない
Causative 距離を取らせる 距離を取らせない
Causative + Passive 距離を取らされる 距離を取らされない
Imperative 距離を取れ 距離を取るな

Handwriting

距
離
を
取
る

Example

He has been trying to keep his distance from others lately due to some interpersonal troubles.

Usage Notes

Used when intentionally avoiding close contact or emotional involvement with someone.

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