adjective

  1. far, distant, far away, a long way off, in the distance.
  2. distant (past), remote (in time), remote, far-removed (in time).
  3. distant (relationship or kinship), having little to do (with someone).
  4. far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.), not similar, way off.
  5. hard (of hearing). As 耳が遠い.
  6. nearsighted. As 目が遠い.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
遠い とおい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

distant, far
とお.い どお エン (2nd, N3)
long kimono
エン オン (Kentei 1)
good luck(吉) variant
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
garment, clothes, dressing
イ ころも きぬ (4th, N2)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
garment(衣) variant