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距

距 — long-distance, spur, fetlock

Learn the correct stroke order for 距 (long-distance), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョkyo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)へだ.たるhedataru、けづめkezume
Strokes12
Radical足
Frequency#1191
Meaningslong-distance, spur, fetlock

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

距離きょりdistance; range; intervalnoun
遠距離えんきょりlong distance; long rangenoun
近距離きんきょりshort distance; close rangenoun
短距離たんきょりshort distance; short range; short-haulnoun
長距離ちょうきょりlong distance; long haulnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 距 (long-distance) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 足.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 距 is #1191, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

距離きょり — distance; range; interval
遠距離えんきょり — long distance; long range
近距離きんきょり — short distance; close range

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 距 have?

The kanji 距 (long-distance) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 距?

距 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 距 mean?

距 means: long-distance, spur, fetlock. On'yomi readings: キョ. Kun'yomi readings: へだ.たる, けづめ.

What JLPT level is 距?

距 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.