過労
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Base noun form. Combines kanji 『過』 (ka, 'excess') and 『労』 (rō, 'labor') to mean excessive work or strain from overworking.
Theme
At a café after work, User meets with their friend Aiko, who looks tired and mentions work stress.
過労
かろう
overwork, strain
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
To remember 『過労』 (karō, 'overwork'), think of 'car-oh!' as if you're driving too much and getting strained from overwork. 'Car-oh' → 過労 (karō, 'overwork').
Cultural Note
『過労』 (karō, 'overwork') is a serious issue in Japanese work culture, often discussed in media and society due to long working hours. It can lead to health problems like 『過労死』 (karōshi, 'death from overwork').
Forms
Base: 過労Base noun form. Combines kanji 『過』 (ka, 'excess') and 『労』 (rō, 'labor') to mean excessive work or strain from overworking.