短縮
たんしゅく
tanshuku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 91 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
短縮 (たんしゅく (tanshuku)) means "Reduction". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Reduction
Also : Shortening · Abbreviation
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Example Sentences
この手術時間の短縮により、患者の回復時間が大幅に短くなった。
このしゅじゅつじかんのたんしゅくにより、かんじゃのかいふくじかんがおおはばにみじかくなった。
By shortening this surgery time, the patient's recovery period was significantly reduced.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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