同僚
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Base noun form. Refers to a person who works in the same organization or department, typically implying a peer-level relationship.
Theme
User and their colleague Ken are discussing work-life balance and hobbies during a lunch break at the office.
同僚
どうりょう
colleague
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of 'dōryō' (同僚) as 'dō' (same) + 'ryō' (colleague) — someone you work with in the same place. 'Same colleague' → 同僚 (dōryō, 'colleague').
Cultural Note
In Japanese workplaces, 『同僚』 (dōryō, 'colleague') relationships are often formal and respectful, with clear hierarchies. After-work socializing at 『居酒屋』 (izakaya, 'Japanese pub') is common to build camaraderie among colleagues.
Forms
Base: 同僚Base noun form. Refers to a person who works in the same organization or department, typically implying a peer-level relationship.