残業

zangyō

noun★Intermediate— overtime work

formal

Working beyond regular working hours, typically unpaid or compensated at a higher rate.

このプロジェクトのために、多くの社員が残業をしています。

Many employees are working overtime for this project.

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Common in Japanese work culture, often unpaid or under-compensated.

Collocations

残業代overtime pay残業時間overtime hours残業禁止overtime ban

overtime pay

overtime ban

In Japan, overtime (残業) is often expected and can be a sign of dedication, though it's increasingly criticized for contributing to overwork.

Overtime pay (残業代) is typically 1.25x to 1.5x the regular hourly wage, depending on the company.

From 残 (remaining) + 業 (work), literally 'remaining work'.

Often associated with Japan's work culture, where long hours are common. Can be unpaid or compensated at a higher rate.

残

remaining

root

業

work

root

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