noun
a Japanese term for death by overwork, typically caused by stress and excessive work hours
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The term 'karoshi' refers to death by overwork in Japan.
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My coworker is always stressed out, I hope they don't end up with karoshi.
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I can't believe my boss expects us to work such long hours, it's like he's trying to karoshi us.
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The constant pressure to perform perfectly in school can feel like a form of karoshi for students.