(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.
(たん) + () = short-term
I'm making an effort to fix my shortcomings.
(たん) + (しょ) = weak point
短時間(たんじかん)()わらせたい。
I want to finish it in a short time.
(たん) + 時間(じかん) = short time

(たん)〜 is a prefix meaning 'short.'

Compounds

Antonym prefix

(ちょう)〜 (long)

Usage

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