English–Japanese

“coworker” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidōryō

Example

同僚と話します。dō ryō to hana shi ma su

I talk with my coworker.

Illustration for 同僚 (coworker)

How to say “coworker” in Japanese

“Coworker” in Japanese is 同僚 (dōryō).

Refers to someone whose connection with another person comes from working at the same place, whether or not they are close friends.

Full entry for 同僚: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 同僚

仕事の進め方について、同僚に相談します。shi goto no susu me kata ni tsu i te dō ryō ni sō dan shi ma su

I consult my coworker about how to proceed with the work.

Tips for using 同僚

  • 同僚 (dōryō) is a neutral everyday word and does not by itself indicate a difference in rank, department, or personal closeness.

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