短め
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
Describes something that is on the short side, often in comparison to a norm or expectation. Can be used as a noun, no-adjective, or na-adjective.
Antonyms: 長め
This skirt is a bit short, isn't it?
I'd like a shorter hairstyle.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を短めにするto make something a bit shorter than usual
I had my hair cut a bit shorter at the salon.
- 短めの〈物〉a somewhat short ~
Shortish skirts are trendy this year.
- 〈時間〉を短めに見積もるto estimate (a duration) a little on the short side
I estimated the meeting time to be a bit shorter than expected.