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.
Shorten the meeting time.
Please shorten this text.
To shorten or shrink something physically or in duration. More concrete than 短縮.
Shorten the length of the skirt.
Shorten the break time.
A straightforward phrase meaning 'to make short'. Versatile and easy to use.
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.
'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.
'Don't' is a shortened form of 'do not'.
Please tell me the shortened form of this word.
Edible fats are essential for bread making.