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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 距離を置く | 距離を置かない |
| Polite | 距離を置きます | 距離を置きません |
| Past | 距離を置いた | 距離を置かなかった |
| Polite + Past | 距離を置きました | 距離を置きませんでした |
| Te-form | 距離を置いて | 距離を置かなくて |
| Potential | 距離を置ける | 距離を置けない |
| Passive | 距離を置かれる | 距離を置かれない |
| Causative | 距離を置かせる | 距離を置かせない |
| Causative + Passive | 距離を置かされる | 距離を置かされない |
| Imperative | 距離を置け | 距離を置くな |
Example
彼はトラブルを避けるためにそのグループとは距離を置いている。
He keeps his distance from that group to avoid trouble.
Usage Notes
Used both for physical distance and for becoming less involved with someone or something emotionally or socially.
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