距: the kanji for distance
距 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means distance. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
距 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
距 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キョ (kyo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 距離きょり · kyori | distance |
| 長距離ちょうきょり · chōkyori | long distance |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 駅から家までの距離は一キロだ。Eki kara ie made no kyori wa ichikiro da.The distance from the station to my house is one kilometer.
- 長距離バスで大阪へ行った。Chōkyori basu de Ōsaka e itta.I went to Osaka by long-distance bus.
- 前の車と距離をとって運転する。Mae no kuruma to kyori o totte unten suru.Drive keeping a distance from the car in front.
- 彼とは少し距離を置いている。Kare to wa sukoshi kyori o oite iru.I'm keeping a little distance from him.
- 短距離走が得意だ。Tankyorisō ga tokui da.I'm good at sprinting.
Questions about 距
How many strokes does 距 have?
距 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 距?
The on readings are kyo (キョ). 距 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 距?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 距
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.