Translation guide
The condition of being addicted to work. In Japanese, this is often expressed with the loanword ワーカホリズム or the native term 仕事中毒. The concept is closely tied to Japanese work culture, including phenomena like 過労死 (death from overwork).
Describing the state of being addicted to work, often in a psychological or social context.
The most direct loanword from English, widely understood in modern Japanese. Used in discussions about work-life balance and mental health.
彼はワーカホリズムで、休日も仕事をしている。
He has workaholism and works even on his days off.
Literally 'work addiction'. A native Japanese term that is very common and natural. Often used in casual conversation.
仕事中毒にならないように気をつけて。
Be careful not to become a workaholic.
A more clinical term meaning 'work dependency syndrome'. Used in medical or psychological contexts.
仕事依存症は治療が必要な場合もある。
Work addiction may require treatment in some cases.
Referring to someone who is addicted to work.
A person who is a workaholic. Derived from 仕事中毒.
彼は完全な仕事中毒者だ。
He is a complete workaholic.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'a person who works too much'. Not a clinical term, but natural in everyday speech.
うちの上司は働きすぎの人で、休みを取らない。
My boss is a workaholic and never takes a break.
Expressing extreme overwork or its consequences, often tied to Japanese work culture.
Death from overwork. A well-known social issue in Japan, often associated with workaholism.
過労死は深刻な社会問題だ。
Death from overwork is a serious social problem.
Overwork, excessive labor. Often used in contexts of health problems caused by work.
Working too much. A common noun/verb phrase used to describe the act of overworking.
働き過ぎは体に良くない。
Overworking is bad for your health.
Both mean workaholism. ワーカホリズム is a loanword and sounds slightly more modern or academic. 仕事中毒 is more colloquial and widely used in daily conversation. For describing a person, 仕事中毒者 is more common than ワーカホリック.
Do not translate 'workaholism' as 仕事依存症 unless in a clinical context. In casual speech, 仕事中毒 is preferred. Also, avoid using 仕事中毒 to describe a temporary busy period; it implies a chronic condition.
Loanword for 'workaholic'. Less common than 仕事中毒者 but understood.
彼女はワーカホリックで、毎日深夜まで働いている。
She is a workaholic and works until late every night.
The number of people collapsing from overwork is increasing.