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人余りの状態

hitoyori no jōtai
labor surplus

景気回復で人余りの状態が続いている。

The labor surplus situation continues due to economic recovery.


formal

A state where the supply of labor exceeds demand, leading to unemployment or underemployment.

政府は人余りの状態を解消するための政策を発表した。

The government announced policies to resolve the labor surplus situation.

不景気の影響で人余りの状態が深刻化している。

The recession has worsened the labor surplus situation.

Often used in economic or social policy contexts. The term implies structural issues rather than temporary imbalances.

Collocations

人余りの状態に陥るto fall into a labor surplus situation人余りの状態を招くto cause a labor surplus situation

Synonyms

余剰人員失業状態労働力過剰

Antonyms

人手不足労働力不足

Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use this phrase when discussing economic policies, labor market trends, or social issues related to unemployment. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.

Gold Rule

Avoid Misuse

Do not use this phrase to describe a temporary lack of work or a personal situation. It specifically refers to a systemic surplus of labor in the economy.

Usage Notes

Primarily used in formal or economic contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing labor market conditions.

Word Breakdown

人
person / labor
noun
+
余り
surplus / excess
noun (from verb 余る)
+
の状態
state of
particle + noun
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