短

This is the kanji for short.

on readings:
  • tan
kun readings:
  • mijika
examples:
短い mijikai short
短期大学 tanki daigaku junior college
短命 tanmei a short life
短波 tanpa shortwave
短針 tanshin hour hand
短刀 tantō dagger

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Last Alteration Performed: 22 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.