karoshi
/kæˈroʊ.ʃi/
Japanese Origin
Society
Original Word
過労死
Kanji (karōshi)
Entered English
1990s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "karoshi"
From Japanese 'karōshi' (過労死), literally 'overwork death'. A term coined in 1970s Japan to describe death from occupational stress and overwork. The concept has gained global attention as workplace burnout becomes an international concern.
Example Usage
"Japan introduced labor reforms to prevent karoshi among office workers."