Meaning

Primary

Long Distance

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A far distance detachment is a distance that is far. It is long distance. Also remember that 距離 is a "distance" so a far distance is a long distance.

Reading

えんきょり
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

日本では、遠距離通学や遠距離通勤はよくあることです。

In Japan, having a long distance commute to school or work is pretty common.

Kanji Composition