Kanji · N4 · 12 strokes
短 / short
Kanji for short.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | タン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | みじか.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
短 carries the meaning short.
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How to write 短
Trace 短 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 短
短いみじかいshort
短期大学たんきだいがくjunior college
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短 in context
わたしは髪が短いです。
わたしはかみがみじかいです。
My hair is short.
わたしは短期大学で勉強しています。
わたしはたんきだいがくでべんきょうしています。
I am studying at a junior college.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 短 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
短 — Kanji Practice
12 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/短
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