Short-tempered; quick to anger — describing someone who easily becomes irritated or angry.
彼は気短で、待たされるのが本当に嫌いだ。
He's short-tempered and really hates being kept waiting.
気短な人とはしばしば言い争いになってしまう。
I often end up arguing with people who are short-tempered.
祖父は気短だが、根は優しい人だ。
My grandfather is quick-tempered, but he is kind at heart.
Impatient or hasty — unable to wait calmly; may imply rashness or hastiness in actions or decisions.
気短な判断でプロジェクトを進めると失敗しやすい。
If you push a project forward with hasty decisions, it's likely to fail.
彼女は気短なところがあり、すぐ結論を出してしまう。
She tends to be impatient and draws conclusions too quickly.
気短な言い方を避け、落ち着いて説明した方がいい。
It's better to avoid abrupt words and explain things calmly.