Korean

거리
Meaning: distance; gap
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

距
離

Example sentences

The distance from home to school is quite far.
여기서 학교까지는 불과 10분 거리예요.
It's only a 10-minute distance from here to school.
사수가 먼 거리의 표적을 정확히 맞혔다.
The marksman accurately hit the target at a long distance.
앞차와의 거리를 충분히 두어야 한다.
You should keep a safe distance from the car in front.
도술을 부려 축지법으로 먼 거리를 순식간에 이동했다.
He moved a long distance in an instant using the art of contracting the earth through Taoist magic.

Usage Notes

Refers to the spatial separation between two points or things, or an emotional gap between people.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.