His weak point is that he gets angry easily.
Music term; refers to a minor key or scale. Often used in compounds like 短調 (minor key).
See also: 長
This piece is written in a minor key.
5-point card (hanafuda)
Abbreviation used in hanafuda for the 5-point card, specifically the red ribbon (赤短) and blue ribbon (青短) cards. Not used outside this context.
In hanafuda, collecting the red and blue 5-point cards yields a high score.
Prefix meaning 'short' or 'brief', used in compounds like 短期 (short term) and 短時間 (short time). Not used as a standalone adjective.
I'm looking for a short-term part-time job.
短 refers to a weak point or fault, while 長（ちょう）refers to a strong point or merit, as seen together in 長短.
Standard kanji form for all senses.
The kanji 短 originally depicts a measuring tool and conveys the idea of 'short'. The reading たん is the on'yomi, used in many compounds. The standalone noun uses are derived from the core meaning of 'short' or 'insufficient'.
short temper; impatience; irritability
shorts; short pants
short circuit; short · illogical jump; jumping to conclusions; rash action
reduction in working hours; reduction in business hours · time-saving
short distance; short range; short-haul
short sword; dagger; stiletto · hour hand (of a clock)
minor key
short wave
short hair
short sentence · short piece of writing; short passage; short article; short composition
short and small
short sword; dagger; tantō
tanzaku; poem slip; long narrow paper strip for writing poems · thin rectangle; oblong shape
short-lived; short life
merits and demerits; advantages and disadvantages; good points and shortcomings
length; relative length · pros and cons; merits and demerits; strengths and weaknesses
G minor
brief note; short message
short hand; hour hand
pistol; handgun
curtailed operations; production cutback