What does the Eiken word "distant" mean?

The Eiken word "distant" (adjective (形容詞)) means "遠い、遠く離れた". It is an essential term for the Eiken exam.

Can you give a practice example for "distant"?

Yes, a practical example is: "The distant mountains were covered with snow." which translates in Japanese as "遠くの山々は雪で覆われていた。".

Eiken Grade Pre-2

adjective (形容詞)

distant

💡 Usage & Nuance: 物理的な距離だけでなく、関係性や時間的な隔たりを表す際にも使われます。farよりも少しフォーマルな響きがあります。

The distant mountains were covered with snow.

遠くの山々は雪で覆われていた。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "distant"

She has a _______ relative living in Canada.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: relative（親戚）が遠くに住んでいる、という文脈なのでdistantが正解です。
English: The context implies a relative living far away, so 'distant' is correct.

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