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

短期の実験が終わりました。

The short-term experiment is over.

短期でひらがなとカタカナをマスターにするにはどうしたらいいですか?

What should I do in order to master hiragana and katakana in a short period of time?

春休みは短期のアルバイトをしようかな。

Maybe I should do a short term part-time job during spring break.

Kanji Composition