短
short · brevity · fault · defect · weak point
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
left-right: 矢 + 豆
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of arrow and bean. Arrow short like a bean.
Symbolism
Short, weakness, short-term. Represents lack of length.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Feeling its meaning
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一長一短
いっちょういったん
(something having its) merits and demerits; advantages and disadvantages; good points and shortcomings; (something having its) merits and demerits
軽薄短小
けいはくたんしょう
small, light and thin (of consumer products, esp. electronics); small, light and thin (of consumer products, esp. electronics)
短慮軽率
たんりょけいそつ
impulsive and imprudent; rash and unthinking; impulsive and imprudent
採長補短
さいちょうほたん
compensating for one's shortcomings by incorporating others' strong points; compensating for one's shortcomings by incorporating others' strong points
Proverbs & Idioms
短気は損気
たんきはそんき
A quick temper means quick loss
Impatience leads to regret