Meaning

Primary

Short Period

Alternative

Short-Term

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The short period of time is the short term. You know not to think short term anyways, right? You're learning kanji, after all.

Reading

たんき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 短期入所

    short-term stay

    短期集中

    short-term and intensive

    短期入院

    short-term hospital admission

Context Sentences

まずは、短期の目ひょうをいくつか作ってみてください。

First, please set a few short-term goals.

こんな短期間でこんなにおぼえるとか、頭がパンクするっつーの。

I can't memorize this much in such a short period of time. My head is going to explode!

私は父に、短期的なコスト削減のためにリーダーシップ研修を縮小している企業は、一文惜しみの百知らずだと教えられました。

My father told me that companies that cut back on leadership training to save money in the short term are a penny wise and pound foolish.

Kanji Composition