Kanji 遠: distant, far
Kanji 遠: distant, far. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
distant, far
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine walking (⻌) a long distance while wearing a long robe (袁). The image of the long, trailing robe represents the vast, extended distance of a journey, signifying 'far' or 'distant'.