English–Japanese
“overwork” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikarō
Example
過労は健康に悪いです。ka rō wa ken kō ni waru i de su
Overwork is bad for your health.
How to say “overwork” in Japanese
“Overwork” in Japanese is 過労 (karō).
Refers to work whose amount or duration exceeds what a person can safely sustain.
Example sentences with 過労
十分に休まないと、過労が原因で体調を崩すことがあります。jū bun ni yasu ma na i to ka rō ga gen in de tai chō o kuzu su ko to ga a ri ma su
Without enough rest, overwork can sometimes cause health problems.
Tips for using 過労
- The English loanword karoshi means death caused by overwork, while 過労 (karō) refers to the excessive work itself.