shadow work
Refers to unpaid, often invisible labor necessary for daily life, such as household chores, emotional labor, or administrative tasks. Borrowed from English, used in sociological and self-help contexts.
Shadow work like housework and childcare is rarely valued economically.
テクノロジーの進歩で、消費者が行うシャドーワークが増えている。
With technological advances, the shadow work done by consumers is increasing.