離
Kanji · N1
離 / detach
Kanji for detach, separation, or disjoin.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | リ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | はな.れる、はな.す | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
離 carries the meaning detach, separation, or disjoin.
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Common compounds with 離
短距離たんきょりshort distance / short range / short-haul
隔離かくりisolation / segregation / separation
遠距離えんきょりlong distance / tele-
近距離きんきょりshort distance
離れるはなれるto be separated / to be apart / to be distant
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