noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
death from overwork; karōshi
Refers to death caused by excessive work, often due to stress-induced conditions like heart attack or stroke. Commonly used in social and legal contexts in Japan.
彼は過労死したと認定された。
He was officially recognized as having died from overwork.
過労死を防ぐために、労
To prevent karōshi, regulation of working hours is necessary.