noun
holding two jobs concurrently; moonlighting
Wasei-eigo from 'double work'; refers to having a side job in addition to one's main employment. Common in discussions of work style and labor regulations.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from double work
最近、ダブルワークを始める会社員が増えている。
Recently, more office workers are starting to hold two jobs.
ダブルワークは就業規則で禁止されている場合がある。
Moonlighting may be prohibited by company regulations.
副業 is a broader term for a side business or secondary occupation, while ダブルワーク specifically emphasizes working two jobs simultaneously, often as an employee.
兼業 is a formal term for operating multiple businesses or holding multiple occupations concurrently, not limited to employment.
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) from 'double' and 'work', not a direct loanword from English 'double work'.