English–Japanese
“dormitory” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiryō
Example
来月から寮で暮らします。rai getsu ka ra ryō de ku ra shi ma su
I will live in a dormitory starting next month.
How to say “dormitory” in Japanese
“Dormitory” in Japanese is 寮 (ryō).
Refers to shared housing where members of a group live in the same building or residential setting.
Example sentences with 寮
門限の後は、寮の外に出ないでください。mon gen no ato wa ryō no soto ni de na i de ku da sa i
Please do not go outside the dormitory after curfew.
Tips for using 寮
- English speakers often shorten dormitory to dorm, while Japanese 寮 (ryō) commonly includes housing run by a school or company.