Translation guide
Expressing that something is physically distant, far away, or isolated. Japanese uses different words depending on whether you're describing location, emotional distance, or a remote area.
Describing a place or object that is distant in space.
The most common adjective for 'far' or 'distant'. Used for physical distance.
The station is far from here.
Verb phrase meaning 'is separated' or 'is away from'. Emphasizes the gap between two points.
My house is far from the school.
Literally 'exists in a far place'. Used to describe the location of something distant.
That village is remote.
Describing a location that is far from cities or other people, often with a nuance of being secluded.
Na-adjective meaning 'remote' or 'out-of-the-way', often with a negative connotation of inconvenience.
He lives in a remote place.
Phrase meaning 'far from human habitation', emphasizing isolation from people.
I stayed at a remote mountain hut.
Noun meaning 'interior' or 'remote region', often used for deep mountains or jungles.
Describing a person who is not emotionally close or seems aloof.
Expressing that something is unlikely or a long shot.
The loanword リモート (rimōto) is mainly used for 'remote control' or 'remote work', not for describing places as remote. Use 遠い or 辺鄙な instead.
Remote work has increased.
Explore the remote regions of the Amazon.