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VocabJLPT N1

short

な-AdjectiveNounSuru Verb

Definitions

1. short
2. shortstop
3. short (circuit)

This katakana word borrowed from English has several meanings depending on context, including "short" in length or duration, a short circuit in electrical contexts, or a short hairstyle. It is also used in finance to mean a short sell.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, shorts in this cold? Are you serious?!

Sentence 2

Wait, another short haircut? Don't you ever get tired of it?!

Sentence 3

"We'll also make a short version of the video," the editor announced.

Sentence 4

The short version of that movie still makes you cry?

Sentence 5

On windy days, a short coat just doesn't cut it.