Pronunciation: /kɑːˈroʊʃi/
noun a Japanese term for death by overwork, typically caused by stress and excessive work hours
A1 Karoshi is a Japanese term for death by overwork.
A2 The concept of karoshi has gained attention globally due to its impact on workers' health.
B1 Karoshi is a serious issue in many countries where long working hours are common.
B2 Companies should take measures to prevent karoshi among their employees.
C1 The government implemented new regulations to address the problem of karoshi in the workplace.
C2 Studies have shown a correlation between karoshi and high-stress work environments.
formal The term 'karoshi' refers to death by overwork in Japan.
informal My coworker is always stressed out, I hope they don't end up with karoshi.
slang I can't believe my boss expects us to work such long hours, it's like he's trying to karoshi us.
figurative The constant pressure to perform perfectly in school can feel like a form of karoshi for students.
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