What does the Eiken word "brief" mean?

The Eiken word "brief" (adjective (形容詞)) means "短い、手短な". It is an essential term for the Eiken exam.

Can you give a practice example for "brief"?

Yes, a practical example is: "We had a brief chat before the meeting started." which translates in Japanese as "会議が始まる前に、私たちは手短な会話をした。".

Eiken Grade Pre-2

adjective (形容詞)

brief

💡 Usage & Nuance: 「短い期間」や「手短な説明」といった意味で使われる形容詞です。動詞として「要約する」という意味もありますが、Pre2では形容詞の用法が中心です。

We had a brief chat before the meeting started.

会議が始まる前に、私たちは手短な会話をした。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "brief"

Please give me a ______ summary of the report.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 報告書の短い要約を求めているのでbriefが適切です。
English: A 'brief' summary means a short and concise one, which fits the context.

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