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
Please maintain physical distance to prevent the spread of infection.
The importance of physical distancing was emphasized once again.
Variant with interpunct, sometimes used for clarity or in formal contexts.
Borrowed from English 'physical distance' or 'physical distancing', likely popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic.