Translation guide
The Japanese word 寮 (ryō) refers to a dormitory, boarding house, or hostel, typically for students or company employees. It can also refer to a government office in historical contexts.
A residential building for students or employees, often with shared facilities.
General term for a dormitory or boarding house, commonly used for student dorms or company housing.
I live in the university dormitory.
会社の寮は駅から近いです。
The company dormitory is close to the station.
Specifically a student dormitory.
学生寮の規則は厳しいです。
The rules of the student dormitory are strict.
Company employee dormitory, often provided as a benefit.
新入社員は社員寮に入ることができます。
New employees can move into the company dormitory.
A term used in historical contexts for certain government offices or ministries in pre-modern Japan.
In historical contexts, refers to a government office or bureau, such as 大学寮 (Daigaku-ryō, the ancient imperial university).
大学寮は平安時代に設立されました。
The Daigaku-ryō was established in the Heian period.
寮 implies a longer-term residential arrangement, often with communal living. For a short-term hostel or guesthouse, use ゲストハウス or 民宿 (minshuku).