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距離を置く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 距離を置く

きょりをおく
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #7034
1

to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 1191
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

long-distance
spur
fetlock

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
へだ.たる
けづめ
19 strokes
Frequency: 555
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

detach
separation
disjoin
digress

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はな.れる
はな.す
13 strokes
Frequency: 277
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

placement
put
set
deposit
leave behind
keep
employ
pawn

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.く
-お.き
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おき
おけ
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