noun
one stride; a single step
Refers to the distance covered by one step or stride, often used to emphasize how close something is.
駅まではひとまたぎだ。
The station is just a stone's throw away.
noun
short distance; a stone's throw
Used figuratively to mean a very short distance, often in the phrase ひとまたぎの距離.
The convenience store is just a short distance from here.