遥か
Meanings
1
far away; distant; in the distance
usually written using kana alone
Describes physical or metaphorical distance; often used with に or な to modify nouns or verbs.
The mountains are visible far away.
His ability is far superior.
2
long ago; far back in time
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a distant past; often used in literary or nostalgic contexts.
It's an event from long ago.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉より遥かに〈形容詞〉far more ~ than 〈物〉
His skill is far superior to mine.
- 〈時〉から遥かにfar removed in time from ~
That tradition has continued from the distant Edo period.
- 遥か〈場所〉に見えるto be visible far off in a place
A ship can be seen far off on the horizon.
Expressions
- 遥か遠くfar away in the distance; in the far distance