thirsty work

uncountable

Physical labor of a type that causes the laborer to sweat and become thirsty.

Japanese Meaning

汗をかき、喉が渇くほど体力を消耗する肉体労働 / 体を酷使し、激しい労働を意味する作業

Repairing the old barn in the midday sun was thirsty work, so we took frequent water breaks.

真昼の太陽の下で古い納屋を修理するのは汗をかいて喉が渇くような重労働だったので、私たちは何度も水分補給をした。

Sense（1）

Physical labor of a type that causes the laborer to sweat and become thirsty.

'Tis thirsty work, this marching, fighting, ay.