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

  • 残業時間

    overtime hours

    残業手当て

    overtime pay

    残業代

    overtime pay

Context Sentences

ちゃんときゅう料が支はらわれるなら、残業してもいいですよ。

If I get paid properly I don't mind working overtime.

残業中に、材木がおちてきて、九死に一生をえることになりました。

While I was working overtime, the wood fell and I narrowly escaped death.

残業後にイタメシ屋でお一人様しちゃったよ〜。なかなか寂しかったぜぃ(笑)

After working overtime I went to an Italian restaurant alone. I felt pretty lonely lol.

Kanji Composition