Describes speech, explanations, or writing that is kept short and to the point. Often used adverbially as 手短に.
See also: 手短い
Please explain briefly.
His speech was short.
Standard kanji spelling.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing.
Compound of 手 (te, 'hand') and 短 (mijika, 'short'). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to something done quickly or concisely, as if by hand.