短期（たんき、tanki）
- short term

The Japanese word 短期 (たたんき) means "short term," "short period," or "short-term." It refers to a limited amount of time. The specific duration of the "short term" can vary depending on the context, but it generally implies a relatively brief interval compared to alternatives like "long term" or "permanent." 短期 can describe a variety of things, including plans, courses, investments, and more. It emphasizes the temporary or limited nature of something.

⚫︎短期のアルバイト。 Translation: A short-term part-time job. ⚫︎短期留学プログラムに参加する。 Translation: To participate in a short-term study abroad program. ⚫︎短期的な目標を設定する。 Translation: To set short-term goals.

⚫︎短期 is used to describe plans, programs, or goals that are intended to last for a relatively short time. ⚫︎It's often used in contrast to "long term" (長期 - ちょうき). ⚫︎You can use it in various situations, such as when discussing: ⚫︎Educational programs (e.g., a 短期 course). ⚫︎Financial investments (e.g., a 短期 investment). ⚫︎Employment (e.g., a 短期 contract). ⚫︎Planning (e.g., 短期 goals).

⚫︎The word is written as 短期 (たたんき) in kanji. ⚫︎The reading is たたんき (hiragana). ⚫︎There is only one standard way to write this word. The okurigana (送りがな, the hiragana that follows the kanji) is fixed.

⚫︎短期間 (たんきかん) - short period ⚫︎短い期間 (みじかいきかん) - short period

⚫︎長期 (ちょうき) - long term ⚫︎長期間 (ちょうきかん) - long period ⚫︎永続的 (えいぞくてき) - permanent

彼は短期の語学研修に参加しました。 ・Translation: He participated in a short-term language study program. ・Explanation: This sentence describes a program that has a limited duration, contrasting it with a program that would span several years.

この会社は短期的な利益よりも、長期的な成長を重視しています。 ・Translation: This company prioritizes long-term growth over short-term profits. ・Explanation: The sentence highlights the contrast between the short-term and the long-term perspective. The company's strategy is focused on the long term.

The word 短期 is a combination of two kanji: ⚫︎短 (たたん) - short ⚫︎期 (き) - period, term, or time Therefore, the word literally means "short period/term". It is derived from the Chinese language and adopted into the Japanese language.