godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
become distant; go away; fade away
Describes physical distance increasing, sounds fading, or abstract things like memories or relationships growing distant.
船が岸から遠ざかっていった。
The boat moved away from the shore.
彼の声がだんだん遠ざかる。
His voice gradually fades away.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
become estranged; grow apart
Used for personal relationships becoming emotionally distant or estranged.
最近、友達と遠ざかっている気がする。
Lately I feel like I'm growing apart from my friends.