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短
短 (readings: たん, みじか; Japanese kanji) means “short”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 短期 (short term).
What does 短 mean?
| Kanji | 短 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | short |
| Readings | たん, みじか |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 短
短 is read たん or みじか depending on the word.
Example words with 短
| Example | 短期 (short term) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14