1.
time-saving; shortening of time
Reducing the time needed for a task or activity. Short for 時間短縮. Very commonly used in everyday life, especially about cooking, housework, and work tasks.
時短レシピを探す。
I look for time-saving recipes.
時短のために食洗機を買った。
I bought a dishwasher to save time.
朝の準備を時短するコツを教えてください。
Please tell me some tips for cutting down on morning preparation time.
2.
shortened business hours
Reduced operating hours, especially of restaurants and shops. Became extremely common during COVID-19 when businesses were asked to close early.
時短営業のお知らせ。
Notice of shortened business hours.
あの店は今時短で夜8時に閉まる。
That shop is on shortened hours and closes at 8 PM now.
時短要請に応じて、営業時間を短縮しました。
In response to the request to shorten hours, we reduced our operating hours.
Abbreviation of 時間短縮. Can function as a noun modifier: 時短レシピ (quick recipe), 時短テク (time-saving technique), 時短グッズ (time-saving goods). Also used with する: 時短する (to save time). The sense of 'shortened business hours' became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic, often appearing in 時短営業 (reduced-hours operation) and 時短要請 (request to shorten hours).