Entry
オーバースキル
oobaa sukiru
A surplus of skilled workers.
Meaning
A wasei loanword for a situation where there are more skilled workers than needed. The term is used in labor and employment discussions.
- labor-market surplus
- specialized business and employment term
Examples
Example Sentences
現在の労働市場では、特定の技術分野においてオーバースキルが問題となっている。
In the current labor market, a surplus of skilled labor has become an issue in certain technical fields.
不況の影響で、多くの専門職がオーバー・スキルの状態に陥っている。
Due to the recession, many professions are facing a state of surplus skilled labor.
産業構造の変化により、一部の職種でオーバースキルが生じている。
Structural changes in industry have led to a surplus of skilled labor in some occupations.
Related
See Also
シルキーバス
shirukii basu
A bath with extremely fine micro-bubbles that give the water a silky, white appearance.
オムニバスアルバム
omunibasu arubamu
A collection of songs by various artists on one album.
オールスターキャスト
oorusutaa kyasuto
A cast made up of many famous or highly regarded performers.
アルペンスキー
arupensukii
The sport of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed heel bindings.
Entry Questions
What does オーバースキル mean in Japanese?
オーバースキル means A surplus of skilled workers.
How do you read オーバースキル?
オーバースキル is read as おーばーすきる and romanized as oobaasukiru.
What language does オーバースキル come from?
The source language for オーバースキル is English.
What type of gairaigo is オーバースキル?
オーバースキル is listed as Pure Gairaigo, Wasei-Eigo, and Compound.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 1032440
- Source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review notes
- Needs review
- Active language
- English
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