noun
Refers to a person addicted to work or the condition itself. Often used in contexts discussing overwork culture.
彼は完全に働き中毒で、週末もずっと仕事をしている。
He is a total workaholic, working even on weekends.
Loanword from English 'workaholic'. More casual and modern, often used in media.
Compound of 働き (working) + 中毒 (addiction). A straightforward modern coinage reflecting the concept of work addiction.