English–Japanese

“shorten” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichijimeru

Example

長い文章を縮めます。naga i bun shō o chiji me ma su

I shorten a long text.

Illustration for 縮める (shorten)

How to say “shorten” in Japanese

“Shorten” in Japanese is 縮める (chijimeru).

It describes making an existing span, duration, or form smaller by bringing its endpoints closer together.

Full entry for 縮める: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 縮める

過度な負担は機械の寿命を縮めます。ka do na fu tan wa ki kai no ju myō o chiji me ma su

Excessive strain shortens a machine's lifespan.

Tips for using 縮める

  • In everyday Japanese, 縮める (chijimeru) is also used when a familiar name is made shorter in speech, giving the verb a common conversational use.

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