Japanese

ろうどう
Meaning: labor; work; toil
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

労
働

Example sentences

The law limits the hours of labor per day.
古代ローマでは多くの奴隷が過酷な労働を強いられていた。
In ancient Rome, many slaves were forced into harsh labor.
法律は強制労働を禁止している。
The law prohibits forced labor.
過酷な労働条件で働くのは大変だ。
Working under harsh labor conditions is difficult.
労働組合が賃上げを求めて交渉を始めた。
The labor union started negotiations demanding a pay raise.
彼は劣悪な労働環境を改善するために、声を上げた。
He spoke up to improve the poor working conditions.
彼は苛酷な労働条件に耐えた。
He endured harsh working conditions.
工員たちはより良い労働条件を要求している
The factory workers are demanding better working conditions.
長時間の労働で、彼は心身ともに困憊していた。
After long hours of labor, he was exhausted both mentally and physically.
農民たちは霑体塗足の労働を続けた
The farmers continued their muddy, exhausting labor.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of working, especially physical or mental effort for wages. It is a formal term often used in legal, economic, or social contexts (e.g., labor law, labor union).

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