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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 |
Example
彼は最近、人間関係でトラブルがあったため、他人と距離を取るようにしている。
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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