🇯🇵 How to say

“far” in Japanese

遠いとおい
Illustration of "far" in a Japanese cultural setting
A child stands at the end of a long, winding road stretching toward distant mountains, waving to a friend who is barely visible far away.

Usage note

遠い describes physical or emotional distance, like a faraway place or a distant relative, and is commonly used in everyday conversations about location.

Examples

  • 駅はここから遠いです。

    The station is far from here.

  • 私の家は学校が遠いです。

    My house is far from school.

  • あの山は遠く見えます。

    That mountain looks far away.

Quick check

What does "遠い" mean?

  • A. far
  • B. strong
  • C. short
  • D. dirty

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