“Overtime” in Japanese
Short answer
Overtime in Japanese is “残業” (zangyou). Full meaning: overtime (work).
Other ways to say “Overtime” in Japanese
時間外
jikangai overtime, outside of hours (school, office, surgery, etc.)
超過勤務
choukakinmu overtime (work)
時間外勤務
jikangaikinmu overtime (work), work done outside normal working hours
タイムオーバー
taimuoobaa overtime
オーバータイム
oobaataimu overtime; four contacts (foul in volleyball); three-second violation (in handball)
延長戦
enchousen extended game, overtime, extra time, extra innings
ＯＴ
ootii occupational therapist, OT; overtime; Old Testament
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