手短(てみじか)に

てみじかに
adverb
briefly; in short
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(てみじか)に話(はな)してください。
Please keep it brief.
手短(てみじか)に説明(せつめい)すると、こういうことだ。
To explain it briefly, this is what happened.
時間(じかん)がないので手短(てみじか)に要点(ようてん)だけお伝(つた)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(てみじか)に言(い)えば means 'to put it briefly' and is a common way to introduce a summary.

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Synonym: 簡潔(かんけつ) (concise (formal))
Compare: 短(みじか)い (shortly)
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Added 2026.3.19 18:10 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:31
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