1.
light work; light labor; light-duty work
Work that does not require heavy physical exertion, such as desk work, light assembly, or tasks suitable for people with physical limitations. Used in medical, employment, and labor contexts.
After surgery, it's desirable to gradually return to work starting with light duties.
Compound of 軽 ('light') and 労働 ('labor; work'). Used in medical certificates, workplace accommodations, and employment descriptions to specify work that avoids physical strain.
Usage
- Often appears in medical contexts: doctors may certify a patient for 軽労働 only during recovery
- In labor classifications, contrasts with 重労働 ('heavy labor')
- Used in job listings to indicate that the work is not physically demanding
Common collocations
- 軽労働に従事する: to engage in light work
- 軽労働の許可: permission for light work
- 軽労働から復帰する: to return to work via light duties
- 軽労働可能: capable of light work