Kanji · N4 · 13 strokes
遠 / far
Kanji for far.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | とお.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
遠 carries the meaning far.
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How to write 遠
Trace 遠 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 遠
遠いとおいfar
遠足えんそくexcursion
遠慮なくえんりょなくwithout hesitation
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遠 in context
わたしの家は駅から遠いです。
わたしのいえはえきからとおいです
My house is far from the station.
あしたは学校の遠足です。
あしたはがっこうのえんそくです
Tomorrow is a school excursion.
遠慮なくいただきます。
えんりょなくいただきます
I'll help myself without hesitation.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 遠 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
遠 — Kanji Practice
13 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/遠
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