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B1 adjective

短気な

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Basic Meaning of 短気な

短気な (たんきな) is a useful adjective to describe someone who is short-tempered or easily gets angry. Think of it as meaning 'quick to anger'.

Using 短気な in Sentences

Like other な-adjectives, 短気な comes before a noun. For example, 短気な人 (たんきなひと) means a short-tempered person.

Common Usage of 短気な

You'll often hear 短気な used when people are complaining or describing someone's negative personality trait. It's not usually a compliment. For instance, 彼は短気な性格です (かれはたんきなせいかくです) means 'He has a short-tempered personality'.

Difference from 怒りっぽい

While similar, 短気な often implies someone gets angry quickly, even over small things. 怒りっぽい (おこりっぽい) can mean someone is generally prone to anger, but 短気な emphasizes the speed of their temper.

Opposite of 短気な

The opposite of 短気な would be something like 穏やかな (おだやかな), meaning calm or gentle, or 忍耐強い (にんたいづよい), meaning patient.

Shortened Form of 短気な

Sometimes, you might hear just 短気 (たんき) used as a noun, meaning short temper itself. For example, 彼の短気には困る (かれのたんきにはこまる) means 'His short temper is a problem.'

Short Temper in Japanese Culture

In Japanese culture, openly displaying a short temper is generally frowned upon. Therefore, describing someone as 短気な often carries a stronger negative connotation than in some Western cultures.

Practicing with Examples

Try making your own sentences. For example: 私の父は少し短気なところがあります。(わたしのちちはすこしたんきなところがあります。) - My father has a somewhat short-tempered side.

Formal vs. Informal Usage of 短気な

短気な is generally used in casual to semi-formal conversations. In very formal settings, you might opt for more indirect phrasing or different vocabulary to describe someone's personality.

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