距きょ離りを取とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

keep one's distance; distance oneself; maintain a distance

Used for physical or emotional distancing. Often implies a deliberate effort to avoid closeness or involvement. Cross-referenced with 距離を置く, which is a near-synonym.

See also: 距離を置く

• 彼かれは最さい近きん、私わたしと距きょ離りを取とっているように感かんじる。

  I feel like he's been keeping his distance from me lately.

• 危き険けんを感かんじたら、すぐに相あい手てと距きょ離りを取とってください。

  If you sense danger, please distance yourself from the other person immediately.