JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
遠 — distant
- Reading
- エン・オン・とお.い
- Meaning
- distant; far
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
遠 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is エン・オン・とお.い and it means distant; far. 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.
遠 appears in everyday japanese words such as 遠方 (long way), 遠足 (trip) and 永遠 (eternity).
Japanese words containing 遠
Frequently asked questions
What does 遠 mean in Japanese?
遠 means distant; far in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 遠 read?
遠 is read エン・オン・とお.い. Reading it inside real words — 遠方 and 遠足 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 遠 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 遠 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 遠 in a word?
A common word containing 遠 is 遠方 (えんぽう) — "long way". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 遠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 遠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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