- zangyou overtime (work)
Used in workplace contexts for paid hours beyond regular schedule; everyday term among employees, more casual than 超過勤務.
今日は残業が多くて疲れた。
Kyou wa zangyou ga ookute tsukareta.
I had a lot of overtime today and I'm tired.
残業代はきちんと出ますか。
Zangyou dai wa kichinto demasu ka.
Is overtime pay properly provided?
⚖️ Often confused with 休日出勤, which means working on a day off, not just extra hours.
Press the microphone and say: 残業
Ready to listen
💡 Use は or が to mark this word as the topic or subject of a sentence.
Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
Save personal notes for every word you study — memory hooks, your own sentences, grammar tips, and personal stories.
Synced to your account · Anki export · Accessible on every device
Create Free AccountReview Premium options
Create a free account to sync your level, streaks, and progress across all devices.
Already a member? Sign in →
Sign in or create a free account to keep your history.
Reset mastery for this word?
Review scheduling updates after each session.
Based on JLPT level, kanji complexity & word length.