expression, adverb
efficiently; skillfully; to the point
Describes doing something in a well-organized, efficient, and effective manner, often implying getting to the heart of the matter without wasted effort. Used as an adverbial phrase.
See also: 要領 (ようりょう)
彼は要領よく仕事を片付けた。
He finished the work efficiently.
要領よく説明してください。
Please explain it succinctly.
手際よく emphasizes skillful, neat handling, often with one's hands or in execution, while 要領よく focuses more on overall efficiency and getting to the point.
効率よく is more about high efficiency in terms of output vs. input, often used in business or mechanical contexts, whereas 要領よく includes a nuance of being clever or tactful in approach.
Compound of 要領 (ようりょう, 'gist; knack') and the adverbial form of よい (good), literally 'with good knack'.