千里
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 千里
1
1000 ri; (a) long distance
Examples
都合の悪いこと、そうそう隠しとおせるもんじゃないよ。悪事千里を行く、っていうだろう。
You can't hide the fact that you're having a hard time. Bad news travels fast you know.
Kanji in this Word
千
3 strokes
Frequency: 195
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
thousand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かず
ゆき
里
7 strokes
Frequency: 1096
JLPT N1
Grade 2
Meanings
ri
village
parent's home
league
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さ
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