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距

On'yomi
キョ
KYO
Kun'yomi
へだ.たる・けづめ
hedataru / kezume

long-distance · spur · fetlock

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1191
Radical足foot(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of foot and giant. Large footstep.

Symbolism

Distance, interval, length. Represents separation.

Words & Expressions

Words written with 距

距離きょりdistance
長距離ちょうきょりlong haul
短距離たんきょりshort-haul
遠距離えんきょりlong range
近距離きんきょりclose range

Proverbs & Idioms

距離は心を遠ざける

きょりはこころをとおざける

Distance distances the heart

Physical separation can weaken emotional bonds

Similar Kanji

路13跡13践13跳13踊14踏15踪15足7

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 距 mean in Japanese?

距 means long-distance, spur, fetlock.

How do you read 距?

On'yomi: キョ (KYO). Kun'yomi: へだ.たる、けづめ (hedataru, kezume).

How many strokes does 距 have?

距 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).

Is 距 a good kanji for a tattoo?

距 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means long-distance, spur, fetlock. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.