godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for making something shorter, such as a word, name, text, or time.
「株式会社」を「(株)」と略すことがある。
"Kabushiki-gaisha" is sometimes abbreviated as "(株)".
長
Since his name is long, everyone calls him "Ken" for short.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used when a part is intentionally left out, such as a step, detail, or section.
時間がないので、細かい説明は略します。
Since we're short on time, I'll omit the detailed explanation.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Rare, somewhat old-fashioned or literary use for seizing or stealing something. Modern Japanese usually prefers 奪う or 盗む.
敵の陣地を略す。
Capture the enemy's position.
古典では「金品を略す」のような表現が見られる。
In classical texts, expressions like "略す money and goods" can be found.