JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
距 — long-distance
- Reading
- キョ・へだ.たる・けづめ
- Meaning
- long-distance; spur; fetlock
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
距 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キョ・へだ.たる・けづめ and it means long-distance; spur; fetlock. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
距 appears in everyday japanese words such as 距離 (distance).
Japanese words containing 距
Frequently asked questions
What does 距 mean in Japanese?
距 means long-distance; spur; fetlock in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 距 read?
距 is read キョ・へだ.たる・けづめ. Reading it inside real words — 距離 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 距 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 距 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 距 in a word?
A common word containing 距 is 距離 (きょり) — "distance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 距 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 距 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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