Word details

距離を置く

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

Dictionary

Entry

距離を置くきょりをおくExpressionGodan verbFreq #7034
1

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

距

long-distance, spur, fetlock

12 strokesFrequency 1,191JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キョ

Kun

へだ.たるけづめ
離

detach, separation, disjoin, digress

19 strokesFrequency 555JLPT N1Grade 8

On

リ

Kun

はな.れるはな.す
置

placement, put, set, deposit, leave behind, keep, employ, pawn

13 strokesFrequency 277JLPT N2Grade 4

On

チ

Kun

お.く-お.き

Nanori

おきおけき

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