労働（ろうどう）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: labor / work
Example sentences
- 長時間の労働は体によくない。 — Working long hours isn't good for your health.
- 労働の対価として給料をもらう。 — I receive a salary as compensation for my labor.
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