Japanese

かなた
Meaning: beyond; across; the other side; yonder
Part of Speech: Pronoun Alternative Readings: あなた|あちら|あっち

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Handwriting

彼
方

Example sentences

The sun is setting on the far-off horizon.
遥か彼方に、青い海が見える。
The blue sea can be seen in the far distance.
彼は、船が水平線の彼方に消えるまで見届けた。
He watched until the ship disappeared beyond the horizon.
その出来事は忘却の彼方へと消え去った。
The event faded into the distance of oblivion.
連峰が地平線の彼方まで聯亙している。
The mountain range extends all the way to the horizon.

Usage Notes

Indicates a place or direction far from both the speaker and the listener.

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