World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries過労
Pronunciation / Transliteration: karou
"過労は病気を引き起こす原因になります。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act or an instance of overworking or exerting oneself excessively, beyond normal physical or mental capacity.
"The athlete suffered from physical overexertion during the final minutes of the marathon." - 2
A state of exhaustion or strain resulting from putting too much effort into an activity.
"Doctor's orders advised him to avoid heavy lifting to prevent muscular strain caused by overexertion."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a combination of the English prefix 'over-' (derived from Old English 'ofer', meaning above or beyond) and 'exertion', which stems from the Latin 'exertio' meaning 'a stretching out' or 'display', from the verb 'exserere'. It emerged in modern medical and occupational contexts to describe the physical or mental strain resulting from pushing beyond normal limits.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Overexertion"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Overexertion" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
surmenage
Transliteration: syr.ma.naʒ
"Le surmenage peut mener à des problèmes de santé graves."
Überanstrengung
Transliteration: ˈyːbɐˌʔanʃtʁɛŋʊŋ
"Vermeiden Sie körperliche Überanstrengung nach der Operation."
sforzesivamente
Transliteration: sfor.tse.zi.vaˈmen.te
"Ha lavorato sforzesivamente senza prendersi alcuna pausa."
sobreesfuerzo
Transliteration: so.bɾe.esˈfweɾ.so
"El dolor muscular fue causado por un sobreesfuerzo en el gimnasio."
sobre-esforço
Transliteration: so.bɾejʃˈfɔɾ.su
"O sobre-esforço físico pode provocar lesões graves."
अतिश्रम
Transliteration: atishram
"अतिश्रम के कारण स्वास्थ्य खराब हो सकता है।"
过度劳累
Transliteration: guòdù láolèi
"过度劳累会导致免疫力下降。"
과로
Transliteration: gwaro
"과로는 건강에 해로울 수 있습니다."
過労
Transliteration: karou
"過労は病気を引き起こす原因になります。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Japanese termsA fine wire of high resistance, typically made of tungsten, that becomes incandescent when an electric current passes through it in an incandescent lamp.
A software suite or organizational framework designed to manage, track, and execute the deployment and configuration of software packages or physical equipment.
Relating to or connected with the lumbar region of the spine or the lower back.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Overexertion"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.