寮
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Base noun form. Refers to a shared residential building like a student dormitory or company lodging. Used in contexts like 『学生寮』 (gakusei ryou, 'student dormitory').
Theme
Two university students, Ken and User, chat in the campus cafeteria about their living arrangements for the upcoming semester.
寮
りょう
hostel, dormitory
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'dorm' where students live together. 'Dorm' sounds like 'dorm' in English, and 『寮』 (ryou) is where you 'rely' on shared living — think 'rely on the dorm' to remember it!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『寮』 (ryou, 'dormitory') is common for students and company employees, especially in schools and large corporations. They often have strict rules and communal facilities, fostering a sense of community.
Forms
Base: 寮Base noun form. Refers to a shared residential building like a student dormitory or company lodging. Used in contexts like 『学生寮』 (gakusei ryou, 'student dormitory').