Quick answer
短 is the kanji for "Short". A common reading is みじか.い (mijikai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Short
Also : Fault · Defect · Brevity · Weak Point
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 短 represents 'SHORT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of short.
On-reading: たん — remember this sound by associating it with short. Kun-reading: みじか.い.
Example Sentences
時間が短いので、要点だけを説明してください。
じかんがみじかいので、ようてんだけをせつめいしてください。
Since time is short, please explain only the main points.
長所と短所を正直に書くことで、信頼性が高まります。
ちょうしょとたんしょをしょうじきにかくことで、しんらいせいがたかまります。
By honestly writing strengths and weaknesses, credibility increases.
Vocabulary using 短
Learn 短 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.