short sentence
Refers to a single sentence that is brief in length. Often used in language learning contexts or when contrasting with longer sentences.
Please answer this question in a short sentence.
He can only write short sentences.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
short piece of writing; short passage; short article; short composition
Refers to a brief written work, such as a short essay, article, or passage. Can also be used attributively with の to modify nouns (e.g., 短文の記事).
I write a short column for the newspaper.
This magazine has many short submissions.
短文 is a short sentence or brief piece of writing, the direct opposite of 長文, which is long.
Compound of 短 (たん, 'short') and 文 (ぶん, 'sentence' or 'writing'). The reading is the standard on'yomi for both characters.