残業する
ざんぎょうする·zangyou suru
Meaning
to work overtime
Formality
Formal
Nuance & Usage
残業する refers to working beyond regular office hours. It is common in workplace discussions about workload and schedules.
Common Mistakes
Learners may think 残る means the same. 残る is "to remain," while 残業する specifically means overtime work.
Example Sentences (3)
1
今日は仕事が多くて残業しました。
きょうはしごとがおおくてざんぎょうしました。
I worked overtime today because there was a lot of work.
Business
2
残業が続くと体調をくずしやすいです。
ざんぎょうがつづくとたいちょうをくずしやすいです。
If overtime continues, it is easy to get sick.
Daily Life
3
今週は残業しない予定です。
こんしゅうはざんぎょうしないよていです。
I do not plan to work overtime this week.
Business
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