短縮
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 短縮
1
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
Examples
その橋のおかげで、私達は大いに時間が短縮できた。
The bridge saved us a lot of time.
Kanji in this Word
短
12 strokes
Frequency: 689
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
short
brevity
fault
defect
weak point
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みじか.い
縮
17 strokes
Frequency: 909
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
shrink
contract
shrivel
wrinkle
reduce
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちぢ.む
ちぢ.まる
ちぢ.める
ちぢ.れる
ちぢ.らす
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