短期
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
short-term; short period
Used for periods, plans, contracts, memory, and other time-limited concepts. Often contrasts with 長期 (long-term).
Antonyms: 長期 (ちょうき)
I'm looking for a short-term part-time job.
This plan emphasizes short-term profits.
Usage patterns
- 短期で〈動詞〉to do something in a short period of time
I want to improve my Japanese in a short period of time.
- 短期の〈物〉a short-term (job, stay, etc.)
I started a short-term part-time job during summer vacation.
- 短期集中〈物〉an intensive short-term (course, program)
I got the certification through an intensive short-term course.
- 短期入院a short hospital stay
I had to check into the hospital for a short stay for surgery.