noun
physical distance; physical distancing
Loanword from English, often used in public health contexts to refer to maintaining physical space between people to reduce infection risk. Compare with ソーシャルディスタンス, which is more common but sometimes considered less precise.
See also: ソーシャルディスタンス
感染拡大を防ぐため、フィジカルディスタンスを確保してください。
Please maintain physical distance to prevent the spread of infection.
フィジカルディスタンスの重要性が改めて強調された。
The importance of physical distancing was emphasized once again.