This is the 175th most frequent Thai word.
ระยะ
"ระยะ" means "distance," "period," or "interval."
In this sentence, 'ระยะ' denotes a specific measure of physical distance, expressed as 'a short distance.'
ฉันเดินทางระยะสั้นเพื่อไปพบเพื่อน
I took a short distance trip to meet a friend.
Here, 'ระยะ' refers to a span of time, indicating a period designated for waiting.
ระยะเวลาที่เรารอคอยมาถึงแล้ว
The time period we have been waiting for has arrived.
In this case, 'ระยะ' signifies spatial separation, describing a measurable physical gap.