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

短

Meaning

Short

Reading

kunyomiみじか

mijika

onyomiたん

tan

Parts

矢Arrow 豆Beans

Example Word

短期: short term. The Japanese noun '短期 (たんき)' refers to a 'short-term' period or duration. It is commonly used in contexts such as finance, education, and employment to describe something that lasts for a brief period. For example: short-term loan「短期ローン」(たんきローン). He is on a short-term contract「彼は短期契約です」(かれはたんきけいやくです). The word emphasizes brevity and is often contrasted with '長期 (ちょうき)' which means 'long-term'.

Radical

矢

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

798

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 短

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

kanji

矢

Meaning

Arrow

kanji

豆

Meaning

Beans

Words Using 短

This kanji is used in 7 words:

word

短い

Meaning

Short

word

短

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 短 Through the Part 矢

These 6 kanji contain the part 矢 as well.

kanji

知

Meaning

Know

kanji

族

Meaning

Family

kanji

医

Meaning

Doctor

kanji

矯

Meaning

Correct, Straighten

kanji

疾

Meaning

Rapidly, Disease

kanji

侯

Meaning

Marquis, Feudal lord

Kanji Related to 短 Through the Part 豆

These 5 kanji contain the part 豆 as well.

kanji

頭

Meaning

Head

kanji

登

Meaning

Ascend

kanji

豊

Meaning

Plentiful

kanji

闘

Meaning

Fight, Struggle

kanji

痘

Meaning

Smallpox, Pox

Learn the Kanji 短

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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.