Distance in Japanese
"distance" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "distance". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
isolate, alternate, distance, separate, gulf
Reading: kaku
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hill and phonetic. Separating by hill.
What it carries
Isolation, interval, separate. Represents separating.
Related kanji for "distance"
distance
ro · wisdom
Combines 'foot' (足) with 'walk' (各), representing paths people walk—routes.
distance
tei
Composed of grain and present. Degree of presenting grain.
long distance(also: long-distance, spur, fetlock)
kyo
Composed of foot and giant. Large footstep.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for distance?
The most common kanji for "distance" is 隔, read as kaku. It means isolate, alternate, distance. Related kanji: 路 (distance), 程 (distance), 距 (long distance).
How many strokes does 隔 have?
隔 has 13 strokes.