“Is it far” in Japanese is 遠いですか (とおいですか), pronounced tōi desu ka.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 6 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Ask before deciding between walking and a taxi. The answer might be すぐそこです, it’s just there.
Example sentences
- ここから遠いですか。ここからとおいですか。Is it far from here?
- いいえ、すぐそこです。いいえ、すぐそこです。No, it’s just over there.
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FAQ
How do you say Is it far in Japanese?
Is it far in Japanese is 遠いですか (とおいですか), pronounced “tōi desu ka”.
How do you write Is it far in Japanese?
It's written 遠いですか with kanji, or とおいですか in hiragana. Both are read tōi desu ka.