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burn the candle at both ends in Japanese

burn the candle at both ends in Japanese is 過重労働(する).

burn the candle at both ends in Japanese

過重労働(する)
verb
Pronounced: kajuurōdō
(idiomatic) To work hard night and day; to sleep late and wake up early; to overwork or overexert oneself.
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What is "burn the candle at both ends" in Japanese?

"burn the candle at both ends" in Japanese is 過重労働(する).

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"burn the candle at both ends" in Japanese is 過重労働(する), pronounced "kajuurōdō".

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