Translation guide
The English word 'short-sighted' has two main meanings: a literal visual condition (myopia) and a figurative meaning describing a lack of foresight. This guide helps learners express both naturally in Japanese.
Describing a person, decision, or plan that fails to consider future consequences.
Describing the inability to see distant objects clearly.
The standard medical term for myopia or near-sightedness.
While 近視眼的 can be used figuratively, directly translating 'short-sighted' as 近視 in a figurative context will sound like you are talking about eyesight. Use 近視眼的 or the other phrases above for the metaphorical meaning.
The most direct equivalent, used for both literal and figurative short-sightedness. Common in formal and written contexts.
That decision is short-sighted.
Literally 'only thinking about what's in front of one's eyes'. A very natural, conversational way to describe short-sighted thinking.
He only thinks about immediate concerns.
Means 'lacking foresight'. A more formal expression often used in evaluations.
That plan lacks foresight.
Literally 'narrow field of vision'. Used figuratively to mean narrow-minded or short-sighted.
His way of thinking is narrow-minded.
A concise, somewhat literary term meaning imprudence or short-sightedness.
You should avoid rash actions.
I am short-sighted.
A slightly more colloquial term for myopia, often used in everyday conversation.
He wears glasses because he's short-sighted.