remote

As a noun, 'remote' most commonly refers to a remote control device used to operate electronic equipment from a distance. It can also refer to a distant or secluded place, or, in a technical context, a system or location that is accessed or controlled from afar, such as in remote access. The Japanese phrase '遠い場所' (a distant place) conveys physical distance but does not encompass the specific meaning of a control device or a technical system accessed remotely, which are common uses of 'remote' as a noun in English.

• Can you hand me the remote so I can change the channel? — This refers to a remote control device.
• They spent their vacation at a quiet cabin in the remote of the countryside. — This refers to an isolated place.
• Our IT team can fix many issues via remote into the client's computer system. — This refers to remote access or a remote system.

Describes something that is far away, isolated, or difficult to access. It can refer to a significant physical distance, or to a lack of close connection or relation between people or things. It can also refer to a low probability or a distant possibility. The Japanese phrase '接近していない' (not close) is too general; 'remote' as an adjective implies a greater degree of distance, isolation, or inaccessibility than simply 'not close'.

• They decided to build their new house in a very remote area of the mountains. — This describes a geographically isolated location.
• The chances of us winning the lottery are incredibly remote. — This indicates a very low probability.
• Despite living in the same city, they remained remote from each other after the argument. — This refers to emotional distance or detachment.

The verb form of 'remote' is considered archaic and is very rarely used in contemporary English. Historically, it meant to remove or send away to a distance, or to delegate. While the adjective and noun forms of 'remote' are widely used, especially in contexts like remote work or remote control, the verb 'to remote' is not standard for actions like 'to operate remotely' or 'to work remotely' in current usage. Instead, English speakers typically use phrases such as 'to control remotely,' 'to access remotely,' or 'to work remotely.' The Japanese term '遠隔操作する' (to operate remotely) describes an action commonly associated with the concept of 'remote', but it is not a direct or commonly used verbal equivalent for 'remote' itself in English.

• In old tales, a king might remote an advisor from court as a form of punishment. — This illustrates an archaic usage meaning 'to send away' or 'to banish'.