Japanese Conversation · Level 54
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Japanese word
遠距離
Pronunciation
Romajienkyori
Meaning
- nounlong distance
Example
この無線機は遠距離でも使えます。ko no mu sen ki wa en kyo ri de mo tsuka e ma su
This radio works over long distances.
More examples
遠距離の通話では、音声が遅れて届くことがあります。en kyo ri no tsū wa de wa on sei ga oku re te todo ku ko to ga a ri ma su
Audio may arrive with a delay during long-distance calls.
Core concept
Describes a separation that extends far between two places, people, or points.
Common phrases
遠距離恋愛en kyo ri ren ai
long-distance relationship
遠距離通勤en kyo ri tsū kin
long-distance commuting
遠距離通学en kyo ri tsū gaku
long-distance commuting to school
Similar words
長距離chōkyori: A distance that covers a great length, especially along a route or between locations.
Definition in Japanese
二つの場所や物などの間が遠く隔たっていること。futa tsu no ba sho ya mono na do no aida ga tō ku heda ta tte i ru ko to
Word origin
The compound 遠距離 (enkyori, "long distance") combines 遠 (en, "far") and 距離 (kyori, "distance").
Usage tips
- English commonly uses long-distance before travel or communication terms, while long-range often describes the reach of equipment such as radios.
Other meanings
- long rangenoun
Opposites
- 近距離kinkyorishort distancenoun