Distant in Japanese

"distant" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "distant". The most common choice is shown first.

遠

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distant, far

Reading: en

13 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of advance (辶) and distant. Going far.

What it carries

Distance, future, estrangement. Represents spatial and temporal separation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for distant?

The most common kanji for "distant" is 遠, read as en. It means distant, far. Related kanji: 遼 (distant), 悠 (distant), 遥 (distant), 懸 (distant).

How many strokes does 遠 have?

遠 has 13 strokes.