短(たん)〜

たん
prefix
short; brief
1. short (in length or time)
Prefix indicating shortness in physical length or duration.
I'm thinking about a short-term study abroad.
短(たん) + 期(き) = short-term
I'm making an effort to fix my shortcomings.
短(たん) + 所(しょ) = weak point
短時間(たんじかん)で終(お)わらせたい。
I want to finish it in a short time.
短(たん) + 時間(じかん) = short time

短(たん)〜 is a prefix meaning 'short.'

Compounds

Related words

長(ちょう)〜 (long)

Usage

短(みじか)い is the standalone i-adjective meaning 'short.'