冬が近づくと、日が短くなる。
As winter approaches, the days get shorter.
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Handwriting
Example sentences
He cut his hair short.
彼女は長い髪を短く切った。
She cut her long hair short.
その犬は短い尾を持っている。
That dog has a short tail.
賢者は長い耳と短い舌を持つと言われており、聞くことの重要性を説いています。
It is said that a wise man has long ears and a short tongue, emphasizing the importance of listening.
複数の短いひもを繋げて一本の長いひもにした。
I tied several short strings together to make one long string.
古い映画で、二人は短いキッスをした。
In the old movie, the two shared a brief kiss.
短い会話を交わしただけで、彼女の誠実な為人が伝わってきた。
Just by exchanging a short conversation, her sincere personality came across.
彼女は髪を短くして、イメージチェンジを図った。
She cut her hair short to try for a makeover.
Usage Notes
Used to describe physical length or duration of time.
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