“Shortcut” in Japanese
Short answer
Shortcut in Japanese is “捷径” (shoukei). Full meaning: shortcut, expedient.
Other ways to say “Shortcut” in Japanese
早道
hayamichi shortcut
近道
chikamichi shorter way, shortcut
ショートカット
shootokatto shortcut, taking a shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women; (keyboard) shortcut
間道
kandou side road, shortcut
速成法
sokuseihou quick method, shortcut (to), royal road
便法
benpou convenient method, handy method; expedient, shortcut
ちかみち
chikamichi shorter way, shortcut
ちか道
chikamichi shorter way, shortcut
抜け道
nukemichi byway, bypath, byroad, secret path, shortcut, way of escape; loophole, way out (of trouble), excuse
抜道
nukemichi byway, bypath, byroad, secret path, shortcut, way of escape; loophole, way out (of trouble), excuse
ぬけ道
nukemichi byway, bypath, byroad, secret path, shortcut, way of escape; loophole, way out (of trouble), excuse
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