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離: separate

separate; leave; distance
19 strokesSecondary · Stage 1 (about 4級)in 53 words here

Readings

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はなれる・はなす

離れる(はなれる) "move away", 離す(はなす) "let go of". り in 距離(きょり) "distance", 離婚(りこん) "divorce", 分離(ぶんり).

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Key words

距離きょりdistance
離婚りこんdivorce
分離ぶんりseparation
離れるはなれるto be apart; to leave
離すはなすto separate; to let go

Example sentences

The distance from the station to my house is about ten minutes on foot.

The dog won't leave its owner's side.

After talking many times, the two decided to get a divorce.

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