It is difficult to close the gap between ideal and reality.
距
long-distance, spur, fetlock
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
12 strokes
Radical
足部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
キョ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
へだたる, けづめ
Common Readings
キョ
Example sentences
It is only a few minutes' walk from the station.
He has been trying to keep his distance from others lately due to some interpersonal troubles.
He took that photo from very close range.
I'll close the distance with my opponent and attack all at once.
He keeps his distance from that group to avoid trouble.
He is good at maintaining a proper sense of distance with others.
It is not an easy thing to continue a long-distance relationship.
I decided to keep my distance from him to avoid trouble.
He is a long-distance runner.
Example Vocabulary
距離
distance; gap; range
距離を取る
to keep one's distance; to stay away from
至近距離
very close range; point-blank range
距離を詰める
to close the distance; to get closer to someone
距離を置く
to keep one's distance; to distance oneself
距離感
sense of distance
遠距離
long distance
距離をとる
to keep one's distance; to stay away from; to distance oneself
長距離
long distance
近距離
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