Japanese

デスクワーク

デスクワーク
Meaning: desk work; clerical work; office work
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

My lower back hurts from long hours of desk work.
長時間のデスクワークで、腰に痛みを感じる。
I feel pain in my lower back due to long hours of desk work.
長時間のデスクワークで、猫背になりがちだ。
Long hours of desk work often lead to a hunched back.
長時間のデスクワークで、ひどい肩こりに悩んでいる
I'm suffering from severe stiff shoulders due to long hours of desk work.
長時間のデスクワークで、頸椎に負担がかかる。
Long hours of desk work put a strain on the cervical spine.

Usage Notes

Refers to work performed while sitting at a desk, such as office tasks or writing.

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