synonym Comparative
距離
VS
間隔
Differences Between "距離" and "間隔"
Option A
距離
Meaning
distance
Reading
きょり (kyori)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
駅までの距離はどのくらいですか。
What is the distance to the station?
Option B
間隔
Meaning
interval, space, distance
Reading
かんかく (kankaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
隣の家との間隔がとても狭い。
The interval/space between my house and the neighbor's is very narrow.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(distance)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 距離: Refers to the space between two points or things. Can also be used metaphorically for emotional distance. (二点間の間隔や、心理的な隔たりを表す際に使われます。)
- 間隔: Refers to the space or time between two points, objects, or events. It is commonly used in both spatial and temporal contexts.
- 距離: Refers to the space between two points or things. Can also be used metaphorically for emotional distance. (二点間の間隔や、心理的な隔たりを表す際に使われます。)
- 間隔: Refers to the space or time between two points, objects, or events. It is commonly used in both spatial and temporal contexts.
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