Japanese

きょり
Meaning: distance; gap; range
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

距
離

Example sentences

It is difficult to close the gap between ideal and reality.
駅から僅か数分の距離だ。
It is only a few minutes' walk from the station.
長い距離を走り終えて、その場にへたり込んだ。
After finishing the long distance run, I flopped down on the spot.
長い距離を走って疲れ果て、彼はその場に倒れ伏した。
Exhausted from the long run, he collapsed on the spot.
昔の旅人は草鞋を履いて長い距離を歩いた
Travelers in the old days walked long distances wearing straw sandals.
心に枳棘を持つ者とは距離を置くべきだ
One should keep distance from those who have thorns in their hearts.

Usage Notes

Refers to spatial distance or psychological/abstract gaps.

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