Translation guide
How to express emotional or physical distance in Japanese, from being aloof to being far away.
Describing a person who is not warm, friendly, or emotionally close.
Common word for 'cold' in personality, meaning unfriendly or distant.
He's been distant lately.
Describes behavior that is standoffish, keeping others at arm's length.
She acted distant.
Literally 'put distance', used for intentionally creating emotional distance.
He is keeping his distance from me.
Curt, brusque, giving short replies; implies coldness.
It was a distant reply.
Describing something that is located at a distance.
Referring to events far in the past or future.
Describing a relationship that lacks intimacy, such as with acquaintances or estranged family.