suru verb (special), transitive verb
Used for making something shorter, such as a word, text, or time.
See also: 略す
長い単語を略して言うことがある。
Sometimes long words are abbreviated when spoken.
この文章を略して要約してください。
Please abridge this text and summarize it.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Used when intentionally leaving something out, such as a step, detail, or part of a text.
See also: 略す
説明が長いので、細かい部分は略します。
Since the explanation is long, I'll omit the detailed parts.
この手順では安全確認を略してはいけない。
You must not omit the safety check in this procedure.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Rare and somewhat literary; can mean to seize or steal something. Also written as 掠する.
See also: 略す
敵の陣地を掠する作戦が立てられた。
A plan was made to capture the enemy's position.
彼は金品を掠して逃げた。
He stole money and goods and fled.