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2006.06.29

No matter where you're coming from or where you're going, there's always some of this in between!

Today's Lesson
DISTANCE   距離

Explanation

  • The distance between two places is the length of the space between them.
  • distance とは、2つの地点の間に広がる空間の長さ、つまり、距離、という意味です。

examples

  1. The distance from Tokyo to Osaka is a little over 500 kilometers.
  2. During our three-day cycling trip to the Boso Peninsula, we covered (= traveled) a distance of 240 kilometers.
  3. I really enjoy driving long distances. Someday I'd like to drive the Trans-Canada Highway from one coast to the other.
  4. The bus stop is just a short distance from here. You can walk there in about five minutes.
  5. The hotel is within walking distance of many of the city's most famous landmarks.

英会話レッスンDon't forget to enjoy the scenery along the way!