Translation guide
A building where students live on a university campus. In Japanese, the most common term is 寮 (りょう), but the specific type and context matter.
A building on or near campus where students live, typically with shared facilities.
Dormitories with particular characteristics, such as being for international students or having certain facilities.
International dormitory, often with mixed Japanese and international students.
Referring to the system or lifestyle of living in a dorm.
In English, 'dorm' or 'residence hall' specifically refers to student housing, often with shared facilities. In Japanese, アパート and マンション are general apartment buildings, not necessarily for students. Use 寮 for student dorms.
When the context is clear (e.g., you're a student talking about your living situation), just 寮 is enough. Adding 学生 (がくせい) is more formal or clarifying.
I live in a university dormitory.
The dorm room is small but comfortable.
Literally 'student dormitory'. More explicit than 寮, often used in official contexts.
This student dormitory also accepts international students.
Loanword from English 'dormitory'. Sometimes used for international or private dorms, but less common than 寮.
There is a dormitory for international students.
In the international dormitory, you can interact with students from various countries.
Women's dormitory.
The women's dormitory has a strict curfew.
Men's dormitory.
The men's dormitory is close to the station.
Dormitory life/living. Used to talk about the experience of living in a dorm.
Dorm life is fun, but there's little privacy.