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Curbing death by overwork in Japan | FT
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ayami posted on 2019/12/04Ever wondered about Japan's intense work culture and the tragic phenomenon of 'karoshi' or death by overwork? This video dives deep into the issue, exploring the causes, the impact of sleep deprivation, and the ongoing efforts for work-life balance reform. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating cultural insights into workplace practices.
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the problem
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
- A question to be answered or solved, especially one of a difficult or complex nature.
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More it's a
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- Contraction of 'it is'.
- Phrase
- Used to express a statement or opinion about something.
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More at least
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- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
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- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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More hard work
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- Uncountable Noun
- Diligent and strenuous effort; exertion
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