長短
Meanings
1
length; relative length
Refers to the length of something, often in a comparative or relative sense. Used in contexts like measuring, comparing, or discussing dimensions.
Please compare the lengths of these two strings.
2
pros and cons; merits and demerits; strengths and weaknesses
Used to discuss the advantages and disadvantages, or strong and weak points, of something. Common in evaluations, reviews, and comparisons.
We need to examine the pros and cons of this plan.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉にはそれぞれ長短があるeach (option) has its own pros and cons
Both methods have their own pros and cons.
- 〈物〉の長短を比べるto compare the lengths of things
I compared the lengths of the two sticks.
- 〈事〉の長短を検討するto weigh the pros and cons of something
We need to weigh the pros and cons of the new system.
- 〈物〉の長短を測るto measure the length of something
I measured the lengths of the ropes and chose one.