“To keep at a distance” in Japanese
Short answer
To keep at a distance in Japanese is “遠のける” (toonokeru). Full meaning: to keep (someone) at a distance.
Other ways to say “To keep at a distance” in Japanese
遠ざける
toozakeru to keep away, to keep at a distance
遠ける
toozakeru to keep away, to keep at a distance
遠去ける
toozakeru to keep away, to keep at a distance
遠避ける
toozakeru to keep away, to keep at a distance
とおざける
toozakeru to keep away, to keep at a distance
距離を置く
kyoriwooku to distance oneself (from), to keep (something or someone) at a distance, to maintain a distance (from)
距離を取る
kyoriwotoru to distance oneself (from), to keep (something or someone) at a distance, to maintain a distance (from)
遠のけん
toonoken to keep (someone) at a distance
遠のけよ
toonokeyo to keep (someone) at a distance
遠のけれ
toonokere to keep (someone) at a distance
遠のけろ
toonokero to keep (someone) at a distance
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