Kanji 短: short, brevity, fault, defect, weak point
Key takeaways
Kanji 短: short, brevity, fault, defect, weak point. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 短
short, brevity, fault, defect, weak point
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Using an arrow (矢) as a ruler to measure a small vessel (豆) reveals that its height is very short. This character represents the meaning of 'short' and is also used to describe a 'fault' or 'weak point' in someone's character.
