A1 Expression Neutral

短いです

mijikai desu

It's short

Meaning

To describe something as having little length.

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Cultural Background

Efficiency is praised. A 'short' meeting is often seen as a good meeting. Don't call people 'short' directly as it can be rude.

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Check your context

Always ask: is it height or length?

Meaning

To describe something as having little length.

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Check your context

Always ask: is it height or length?

Test Yourself

Choose the correct word for height.

彼は背が____です。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 低い

Use 低い for human height.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct word for height. Choose A1

彼は背が____です。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 低い

Use 低い for human height.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, absolutely.

Related Phrases

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{長|なが}い

contrast

Long

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