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karoshi

Pronunciation: /kaˈrəʊʃi/
Definition of karoshi

noun

[mass noun]
  • (in Japan) death caused by overwork or job-related exhaustion: [as modifier]:karoshi victims

Origin:

Japanese, from ka 'excess' + 'labour' + shi 'death'

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