短縮

• Reading: たんしゅく
• Romaji: tanshuku
• Kanji breakdown: 短 (tan) — short; 縮 (shuku) — shrink, contract
• Pronunciation: /taɴ.ɕɯ.kɯ/

Meaning

Shortening; reduction; abbreviation; cutting down time or length.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (短縮する). Used for reducing the length or duration of something — work hours, distances, URLs, words, or processes. Very common in business and technology contexts. Often paired with 時間 (time) or 期間 (period).

Examples

1. 会議の時間を三十分に短縮した。 The meeting was cut down to 30 minutes.
2. 新しい道路ができて通勤時間が短縮された。 The new road shortened commute times.
3. この機能を使えば作業工程を大幅に短縮できる。 Using this feature can significantly cut down the number of work steps.

Usage Guide

Context: business, technology, daily life, logistics

Tone: practical

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 短 (tan, short) + 縮 (shuku, to shrink/contract). Literally 'to make short and contracted,' describing the process of reducing something in size or duration.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal