§ Definition
- DEFINITION
- Describes a great distance between two places, people, or things. It is used to talk about something that is not near or close by.
§ How to use it in a sentence — grammar, prepositions
The word far can be used in several ways as an adjective. It primarily indicates a significant distance. Let's explore its common grammatical structures and accompanying prepositions.
§ 1. Using far with 'from'
When you want to specify what something is distant from, you will often use the preposition 'from' after far.
The school is far from my house.
Paris is far from here.
§ 2. Using far in questions (How far?)
To ask about distance, we use the phrase 'How far?' This is a very common question structure.
How far is the station from here?
How far do you live?
§ 3. Far without a preposition (Implied 'from')
Sometimes, the reference point is understood from the context, and you might not need to explicitly state 'from'.
Is it far? (Implies 'from here')
No, it's not far.
§ 4. Comparative and Superlative Forms
Like many adjectives, far has comparative and superlative forms to compare distances.
Comparative: farther/further (You can use either, though farther is more commonly associated with physical distance.)
My new house is farther than my old one.
Can you throw it further?
Superlative: farthest/furthest
That's the farthest I have ever walked.
Which planet is furthest from the sun?
§ 5. Not far (Negation)
To say something is not a great distance, we simply add 'not' before far.
The bus stop is not far.
It's not far to walk to the shop.
§ 6. Too far
We use 'too far' to express that a distance is excessive or inconvenient.
The restaurant is too far to walk.
Don't go too far.
§ Summary of Prepositions and Usage
- GRAMMAR POINTS
- Use far + from + [place] to specify what something is distant from.
- Use How far to ask questions about distance.
- Far can be used alone if the reference point is clear.
- Comparative forms: farther/further.
- Superlative forms: farthest/furthest.
- Use not far for negation.
- Use too far to indicate excessive distance.
レベル別の例文
The park is far from my house.
El parque está lejos de mi casa.
Simple sentence structure, 'is far from' indicates distance.
Is the bus stop far from here?
¿Está la parada de autobús lejos de aquí?
Question formation with 'is...far from'.
No, it's not far.
No, no está lejos.
Short negative answer, 'it' refers to 'the bus stop'.
My family lives far away.
Mi familia vive lejos.
'Far away' emphasizes a significant distance.
Don't go too far.
No vayas demasiado lejos.
Command form, 'too far' suggests excessive distance.
Is New York far from here?
¿Está Nueva York lejos de aquí?
Question about geographical distance.
We walked far today.
Caminamos lejos hoy.
Past tense verb 'walked', 'far' describes the extent of walking.
The shop is far, so let's take a bus.
La tienda está lejos, así que tomemos un autobús.
Compound sentence with 'so' indicating a consequence.
慣用句と表現
"as far as I'm concerned"
In my opinion; from my point of view.
As far as I'm concerned, we should leave early to avoid traffic.
neutral"by far"
By a great amount; to a great extent.
This is by far the best book I've read all year.
neutral"far and wide"
Over a very large area; in many places.
People came from far and wide to attend the festival.
neutral"go too far"
To exceed acceptable limits; to do something extreme or offensive.
His jokes were funny at first, but then he started to go too far.
neutral"so far so good"
Up to this point, everything has been satisfactory.
We've completed half the project, and so far so good.
neutral"far cry from"
Very different from; a long way from being something.
This small apartment is a far cry from the spacious house I used to live in.
neutral"far-fetched"
Unlikely to be true or to happen; improbable.
His excuse for being late sounded a bit far-fetched to me.
neutral"go a long way"
To be very helpful or successful; to be sufficient for a long time.
A little bit of kindness can go a long way.
neutral"far be it from me to..."
Used to say that you do not want to do something, but then you often do it anyway or something similar.
Far be it from me to tell you what to do, but I think you should reconsider.
neutral"not far off"
Almost correct; very close to the truth or the right answer.
Your estimate for the cost of the repairs is not far off.
neutral暗記しよう
記憶術
Imagine a 'far'away farm where all the animals are wearing 'F.A.R.'M. hats: **F**ar **A**nd **R**emote.
視覚的連想
Picture a very long road stretching out into the distance, with a tiny car at the very end. This car is 'far' away.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Describe your ideal vacation spot using the word 'far' at least once in your description. For example: 'My ideal vacation spot is a small cabin far away in the mountains, surrounded by nature and peace.'
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実際の使用場面
When talking about travel plans or distances to destinations.
- Is it far from here?
- How far is the train station?
- The beach isn't far.
Describing the location of something in relation to oneself.
- The store is quite far.
- My house is far from the city center.
- He lives far away.
Discussing the extent of a journey or a trip.
- We traveled far today.
- It's a far journey to the mountains.
- Did you go far?
Referring to things that are not easily accessible or are remote.
- There's a beautiful lake far in the forest.
- Far from the crowds.
- The cabin is far up the hill.
Comparing distances or expressing a sense of remoteness.
- Is your office far from your home?
- It's not as far as I thought.
- The village is far from any big town.
会話のきっかけ
"Do you like to travel far for holidays?"
"What's the farthest place you've ever visited?"
"Is your workplace or school far from your home?"
"What do you do when you travel far and get tired?"
"Do you prefer to live far from the city or close to it?"
日記のテーマ
Describe a time you traveled far for a special event or vacation. What was it like?
Imagine you could live anywhere, far from your current location. Where would you go and why?
Think about something you want to achieve that feels 'far away' or difficult. What steps can you take to get closer to it?
Write about a place that feels far away, even if it's geographically close, due to its atmosphere or your memories of it.
How do you feel when you are far from home? Do you miss it, or do you enjoy the independence?
自分をテスト 24 問
The park is not close. It is very ___.
The word 'far' means a great distance, which fits the context 'not close'.
My house is ___ from the school. I walk a long way.
If you walk a long way, your house is 'far' from the school.
Is the shop ___? No, it's right here.
The question asks if the shop is 'far' because the answer 'No, it's right here' means it's not far.
If something is far, it is easy to touch.
If something is far, it means it's a great distance away, so it's not easy to touch.
My friend lives far away, so I see her every day.
If a friend lives far away, you would not see them every day.
The moon is far from Earth.
The moon is indeed a great distance from Earth.
Listen for how 'far' is used to describe distance.
Pay attention to the question and the word 'far'.
Listen for the past tense of travel and the word 'far'.
Read this aloud:
The school is far from the park.
Focus: far
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Read this aloud:
How far is it to the beach?
Focus: far
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Read this aloud:
I don't live far from the city center.
Focus: far
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The remote village was so ___ that it took us an entire day to reach it.
The word 'far' describes a great distance, which fits the context of a remote village taking a long time to reach. 'Near', 'close', and 'short' suggest a small distance.
Despite living ___ from her family, she manages to visit them twice a year.
The sentence implies a significant distance between her and her family, making 'far' the appropriate choice. 'Close', 'next', and 'here' would imply proximity.
I can't believe how ___ we've come since we started this project, both in terms of progress and distance.
In this context, 'far' refers to a significant extent or distance, both literally (distance) and figuratively (progress). The other options don't convey this meaning.
If something is 'far', it means it is only a short walk away.
If something is 'far', it means there is a great distance between it and the speaker, not a short walk.
You would typically use 'far' to describe a place that is very close to your current location.
The word 'far' is used to describe a great distance, not a close proximity.
The expression 'how far' is used to ask about the distance to a place.
'How far' is a common phrase to inquire about the extent of a distance.
Listen for how 'far' is used to describe the extent of their journey.
Consider the figurative meaning of 'far' in this context.
Pay attention to 'so far' indicating progress.
Read this aloud:
The ancient ruins were located far from any major civilization, deep within the remote jungle.
Focus: far
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Read this aloud:
Her ambitions carried her far beyond the confines of her small hometown.
Focus: far, beyond
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Read this aloud:
We had to travel far and wide to find the perfect antique clock for our collection.
Focus: far, wide
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例文
Is the bus stop far from your house?
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