長距離
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
long distance; long haul
Used as a noun or adjectivally with の to describe travel, transport, communication, or relationships spanning a great distance.
Long-distance travel is tiring.
They are maintaining a long-distance relationship.
2
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 長距離競走; used in sports contexts to refer to long-distance running events.
See also: 長距離競走
He competed in the national tournament in the long-distance race.
Usage patterns
- 長距離を移動するto travel a long distance
I often travel long distances for work.
- 長距離を走るto run a long distance
I'm practicing running long distances for the marathon.
- 長距離恋愛をするto be in a long-distance relationship
They are in a long-distance relationship.
- 長距離バスで行くto go by long-distance bus
I went to Osaka by long-distance bus.