Meaning of 短い in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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短い, 短かいJLPT 5
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Kana Readingみじかい
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Romajimijikai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- short
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Example Sentences
短い, 短かい, みじかい used in context
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おそらく自分には半覚醒の時間があり、そのため１日を短く感じている。
It's quite possible that there are times I am half awake, and thus the day feels shorter.
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ペンを動かす距離が短かったり、速度が遅かったりすると、うまくジェスチャーが認識されず思った通りの操作ができない。
If the distance you move the pen is too small, the speed too slow, it can't recognize the gestures well and you can't operate it in the way you thought.
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「この髪型にしてもらえますか？」「前髪を短く、横は長めにお願いします」
Can you cut it like this, please? "A little shorter in the front and a little longer on the sides, please."
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In a word, life is short.
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In a word, life is short.
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I don't usually take long baths but you're in and out in no time.
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