VocabJLPT N5
to be separated
Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be separated
  2. 2. to be apart
  3. 3. to leave
  4. 4. to leave (a job, etc.)
A verb meaning "to separate," "to move away from," or "to leave," used when something or someone becomes distant or detached from a person, place, or thing. It is an intransitive verb and can be used both physically and emotionally.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why are you so close?! Back off!

Sentence 2

He was angry and went to sit away from everyone.

Sentence 3

You're too close — back up a little.

Sentence 4

Don't get so close — give me some space.

Sentence 5

It's a bit of a ways from here to the ocean.