1.
simple repetitive work; routine task; menial work
Work requiring little thought or skill that involves repeating the same actions.
Work that requires little thought or skill and involves repeating the same actions. A compound of 単純 (simple) and 作業 (work/task). Often discussed in the context of automation, job satisfaction, or labor markets.
Common collocations
- 単純作業をこなす: to carry out routine tasks
- 単純作業の繰り返し: repeating simple tasks
- 単純作業を自動化する: to automate simple tasks