Brevity in Japanese
"brevity" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
短
tan
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "brevity". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
short, brevity, fault, defect, weak point
Reading: tan
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of arrow and bean. Arrow short like a bean.
What it carries
Short, weakness, short-term. Represents lack of length.
Related kanji for "brevity"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for brevity?
The most common kanji for "brevity" is 短, read as tan. It means short, brevity, fault. Related kanji: 簡 (brevity).
How many strokes does 短 have?
短 has 12 strokes.