短期間

• Reading: たんきかん
• Romaji: tankikan
• Kanji breakdown: 短 (tan/mijika) — short; 期 (ki) — period, term; 間 (kan/aida) — interval, between
• Pronunciation: /taɴ.ki.kaɴ/

Meaning

Short period; short term. Refers to a brief span of time for events, projects, or situations.

A noun composed of 短 (short), 期 (period), and 間 (interval). Used to describe events, projects, or situations that occur within a limited timeframe. The opposite is 長期間. Often used with で (within a short period) or の (modifying a noun).

Examples

1. 短期間で日本語が上達した。 My Japanese improved in a short period of time.
2. 短期間の留学でも多くのことを学べる。 You can learn a lot even from a short-term study abroad.
3. 彼は短期間のうちに成果を出した。 He produced results in a short period of time.

Usage Guide

Context: work, education, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 短 (short), 期 (period), and 間 (interval). A straightforward descriptive compound where each character contributes its core meaning.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal