karoshi

[ kuh-roh-shee ]

noun

1. (in Japan) death, as from a heart attack or suicide, due to overwork or work-related stress and exhaustion.

karoshi

/ kaˈrəʊʃɪ /

noun

1. (in Japan) death caused by overwork

Word History and Origins

Origin of karoshi¹

First recorded in 1985–90; from Japanese karōshi, literally, “overwork death,” equivalent to ka- “excess” + rō “work” + shi “death”

Word History and Origins

Origin of karoshi¹

from Japanese ka excess + ro labour + shi death