1.
briefly; in short; concisely
In a brief and concise manner, without unnecessary detail. Used when asking someone to keep their explanation short, or when summarizing something quickly.
手短に話してください。
Please keep it brief.
手短に説明すると、こういうことだ。
To explain it briefly, this is what happened.
時間がないので手短に要点だけお伝えします。
Since we're short on time, I'll briefly convey just the key points.
USAGE:
Often used in business or formal settings when time is limited. The expression 手短に言えば means 'to put it briefly' and is a common way to introduce a summary.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 手短に話す (to speak briefly)
- 手短に説明する (to explain briefly)
- 手短に済ませる (to finish quickly)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 簡潔に: concisely — slightly more formal, emphasizes logical conciseness
- 短く: shortly — more general, simply means in a short manner