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走行距離が長い (sōkō kyori ga nagai - high mileage)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase literally translates to "traveling distance is long." It is formed by combining the noun 走行距離 (sōkō kyori - mileage/traveling distance) with the particle が (ga), which marks the subject, and the i-adjective 長い (nagai - long). The particle が indicates that 走行距離 is the subject whose characteristic (being long) is being described.

Sample sentences

この中古車は走行距離が長いですが、状態は良好です。

This used car has high mileage, but its condition is good.

走行距離が長い車は、エンジンに負担がかかりやすい傾向があります。

Cars with high mileage tend to put more strain on the engine.

走行距離が長い車両は、一般的に市場価格が低くなります。

Vehicles with high mileage generally have lower market prices.

Quick facts

usage_context:Primarily used when discussing vehicles, especially cars or bikes, to describe that they have traveled a significant distance.

adjective_form:長い (nagai) is an i-adjective, so it directly modifies nouns (e.g., 長い道 - long road) or predicates a subject (e.g., 道が長い - the road is long) without needing an additional copula like です unless for politeness.

Often used with

走行距離が少ない (sōkō kyori ga sukunai - low mileage)

走行距離が短い (sōkō kyori ga mijikai - low mileage)

走行距離計 (sōkō kyori kei - odometer)

中古車の走行距離 (chūkosha no sōkō kyori - mileage of a used car)

燃費が良い (nenpi ga yoi - good fuel economy)

状態が良い (jōtai ga yoi - in good condition)

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Example

この中古車は走行距離が長いですが、状態は良好です。

This used car has high mileage, but its condition is good.

走行距離が長い車は、エンジンに負担がかかりやすい傾向があります。

Cars with high mileage tend to put more strain on the engine.