Translation of Japanese word "短い" to English
短い
みじかい
[mijikai]
IPA: /mijikai/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
How to use
短い (mijikai) — 'short (length)'. 短い髪 — short hair. 短時間 (tanjikan) — short time. Antonym: 長い. Japanese adjectives inflect directly for tense and negation, functioning similarly to verbs in some ways.
🇬🇧 English
short (length)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 短い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みじかい
Romaji Transcription: mijikai
Example Sentences
彼の短い髪を見ました。
かれのみじかいかみをみました。
I saw his short hair.
この短い道を歩きました。
このみじかいみちをあるきました。
I walked a short road.
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Common phrases
- とても短い (totemo mijikai)— very short (length)
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Frequency rank: #895 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "短い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "短い" means "short (length)" in English.
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The word "短い" is read as "みじかい" (mijikai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼の短い髪を見ました。".
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