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.
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.
Be careful not to become a workaholic.
A more clinical term meaning 'work dependency syndrome'. Used in medical or psychological contexts.
Work addiction may require treatment in some cases.
Referring to someone who is addicted to work.
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.
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.
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.
She is a workaholic and works until late every night.
My boss is a workaholic and never takes a break.
過労で倒れる人が増えている。
The number of people collapsing from overwork is increasing.