Kanji for "Brevity"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "brevity". The most popular choice is shown first.
短View details →
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short, brevity, fault, defect, weak point
Reading: tan
12 strokes
Related kanji for "brevity"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for brevity?
The most common kanji for "brevity" is 短, read as tan. It means short, brevity, fault. Related kanji: 簡 (brevity).
How many strokes does 短 have?
短 has 12 strokes.