Meaning

Primary

Overtime

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The remainder of time that you work at the ol' business is extra time that you're working (above the normal work hours). This is overtime!

Reading

ざんぎょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 残業をする

    to work overtime

    残業をなくす

    to eliminate overtime

    残業を行う

    to do overtime

Context Sentences

今日、残業あるかも。

Today, there might be overtime.

残業中に森さんからラインが来て、残業後に二人でバルに行くことになったんだ。

During overtime, I received a LINE message from Mr. Mori, and we ended up going to a bar together after work.

サービス残業ばっかりでイヤになるよ。残業代ちゃんと出してほしい。

It's frustrating to only have unpaid overtime. I want them to pay proper overtime wages.

Kanji Composition