1.
short (in length or time)
Prefix indicating shortness in physical length or duration.
短期の留学を考えている。
I'm thinking about a short-term study abroad.
短 + 期 = short-term
短所を直す努力をしている。
I'm making an effort to fix my shortcomings.
短 + 所 = weak point
短時間で終わらせたい。
I want to finish it in a short time.
短 + 時間 = short time
短〜 is a prefix meaning 'short.'
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 短期 (short-term)
- 短所 (shortcoming; weak point)
- 短時間 (short time)
- 短縮 (shortening; abbreviation)
- 短編 (short story; short film)
- 短大 (junior college; short for 短期大学)
- 短気 (short temper)
- 短距離 (short distance)
ANTONYM PREFIX:
長〜 (long)
- 長期 (long-term)
- 長所 (strong point)
NOTE:
短い is the standalone i-adjective meaning 'short.'
Related Words
Antonym:
長〜 (long)