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What is the Kanji for 'Short'? | 短

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Short', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Short' is 短.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Short

    Reading

    kunyomiみじか

    mijika

    onyomiたん

    tan

    Parts

    Arrow Beans

    Example Word

    短期大学: junior college. The Japanese noun '短期大学 (たんきだいがく)' refers to a 'junior college', which is a type of higher education institution in Japan. These institutions typically offer two-year programs, focusing on practical and vocational education. Junior colleges are often chosen by students who wish to enter the workforce quickly or who are seeking specialized training in fields such as nursing, early childhood education, or business. Example sentences: She graduated from a junior college「彼女は短期大学を卒業しました」(かのじょはたんきだいがくをそつぎょうしました). I am studying at a junior college「私は短期大学で勉強しています」(わたしはたんきだいがくでべんきょうしています).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    798

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arrow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beans

Words Using

This kanji is used in 7 words:

    word

    短い

    Meaning

    Short

    word

    Meaning

    Short

    word

    短期

    Meaning

    Short term

    word

    短大

    Meaning

    Junior college

    word

    短所

    Meaning

    Weakness

    word

    短期大学

    Meaning

    Junior college

    word

    短縮

    Meaning

    Shortening

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 6 kanji contain the part 矢 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Know

    kanji

    Meaning

    Family

    kanji

    Meaning

    Doctor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correct, Straighten

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rapidly, Disease

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marquis, Feudal lord

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 豆 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Head

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ascend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plentiful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Smallpox, Pox

Learn the Kanji

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What does 短 mean?

短 means 'Short'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.