短い

短い

みじかい

Short (length or duration)

N5i-adjective·mijikai

How to remember it

Think of a quick, brief measure — short in length or time.

Example sentences

  • この鉛筆は短いです。

    このえんぴつはみじかいです。

    This pencil is short.

  • 彼は短い髪をしています。

    かれはみじかいかみをしています。

    He has short hair.

Usage

Opposite of 長い (long); applies to physical length, time, and hair.

Related words

長い短期間短時間

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