Translation guide
The English word 'shortening' can refer to the process of making something shorter, a shortened form of a word or phrase, or a type of fat used in baking. This guide covers how to express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
To express the act of reducing the length, duration, or extent of something.
General term for shortening, reduction, or abbreviation. Commonly used for time, distance, or text.
会議の時間を短縮する。
Shorten the meeting time.
この文章を短縮してください。
Please shorten this text.
To shorten or shrink something physically or in duration. More concrete than 短縮.
スカートの丈を縮める。
Shorten the length of the skirt.
休憩時間を縮める。
Shorten the break time.
A straightforward phrase meaning 'to make short'. Versatile and easy to use.
話を短くしてください。
Please make your story short.
To refer to an abbreviation, contraction, or clipped word.
Abbreviation or shortened word. The most common term for linguistic shortenings.
「スマホ」は「スマートフォン」の略語です。
'Sumaho' is a shortening of 'smartphone'.
Shortened form, often used in grammar contexts (e.g., contractions like 'don't').
Abbreviated form, often implying omission of parts. Less common than 略語.
To refer to the solid fat used in pastry and baking.
Loanword from English, widely understood in cooking contexts.
このクッキーにはショートニングを使います。
We use shortening in these cookies.
Technical term for edible fats and oils, including shortening. Used in food industry.
食用油脂はパン作りに欠かせない。
Edible fats are essential for bread making.
'Don't' is a shortened form of 'do not'.
Please tell me the shortened form of this word.