最さい短たん

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

shortest; minimum

Used for the shortest distance, time, route, or duration. Often appears in compound terms like 最短距離 (shortest distance) or 最短時間 (shortest time). Antonym: 最長 (longest).

Antonyms: 最長

• ここから駅えきまでの最さい短たんルートを教おしえてください。

  Please tell me the shortest route from here to the station.