What does 短い mean?
短い is a Japanese adjective meaning “short (length)” in English. It can also be translated as “brief” depending on context. It is written as 短い in kanji, みじかい in hiragana, and mijikai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
日がだんだん短くなっている。
The days are becoming shorter.
彼は私に短い手紙をくれた。
He sent me a brief note.