短: the kanji for short
短 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means short. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
短 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
短 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
タン (tan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 短所たんしょ · tansho | weak point |
| 短期たんき · tanki | short-term |
| 短縮たんしゅく · tanshuku | shortening; reduction |
みじかい (mijikai)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 短いみじかい · mijikai | short |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 髪を短く切った。Kami o mijikaku kitta.I cut my hair short.
- 夏休みは短く感じる。Natsuyasumi wa mijikaku kanjiru.Summer vacation feels short.
- 自分の短所を直したい。Jibun no tansho o naoshitai.I want to fix my weak points.
- 短期のアルバイトを探している。Tanki no arubaito o sagashite iru.I'm looking for a short-term part-time job.
- 新しい道路で移動時間が短縮された。Atarashii dōro de idō jikan ga tanshuku sareta.The new road shortened travel time.
Questions about 短
How many strokes does 短 have?
短 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 短?
The on readings are tan (タン). The kun readings are mijikai (みじかい).
What JLPT level is 短?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 短
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.