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遠
遠 (readings: えん, おん, とお; Japanese kanji) means “far”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 遠い (far).
What does 遠 mean?
| Kanji | 遠 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | far |
| Readings | えん, おん, とお |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 遠
遠 is read えん or おん or とお depending on the word.
Example words with 遠
| Example | 遠い (far) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14