Mnemonic
You trudge down a path in a heavy kimono. The dragging fabric slows every step, making even nearby places feel distant. The path stretches endlessly ahead while the kimono pulls you back—everything remains hopelessly far away.
Additional thoughts
Picture the kimono's long sleeves and hem catching on rocks along the path. The heavier and more elaborate the kimono, the more distant your destination feels. Weight equals distance.Quick recall
A heavy kimono on a long path makes everything feel distant.Details
The keyword for 遠 is distant. This kanji conveys the idea of being far away in space or time, referring to a great physical distance between two points or a remote period in the past or future. It encompasses both literal farness, such as a faraway place, and figurative remoteness, such as a distant memory or a long-term goal. It can also imply emotional detachment or something that feels out of reach.
- On'yomi
- えん、おん
- Kun'yomi
- とお.い