A1 Idiom 중립

気が短い

ki ga mijikai

Short-tempered

Easily irritated or quick to anger.

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문화적 배경

Patience is a core value. Being short-tempered is often seen as a sign of emotional immaturity. Many East Asian cultures share the concept of 'ki' or 'qi', where emotional balance is vital for health and social harmony.

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Use the noun!

In professional settings, using the noun '{短気|たんき}' is often more natural than the full idiom.

Easily irritated or quick to anger.

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Use the noun!

In professional settings, using the noun '{短気|たんき}' is often more natural than the full idiom.

셀프 테스트

Which phrase describes someone who gets angry easily?

彼は____です。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: {気が短い|きがみじかい}

{気が短い|きがみじかい} means short-tempered, while {気が長い|きがながい} means patient.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

1 연습 문제
Which phrase describes someone who gets angry easily? Choose A1

彼は____です。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: {気が短い|きがみじかい}

{気が短い|きがみじかい} means short-tempered, while {気が長い|きがながい} means patient.

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자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

Yes, it's common to say '私は{気が短い|きがみじかい}です' to explain why you might be rushing.

관련 표현

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{気|き}が{長|なが}い

contrast

Patient

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{短気|たんき}

synonym

Short temper

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