Japanese word

同僚

Pronunciation

Romajidōryō

Meaning

  • nouncoworker

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 同僚と話すdō ryō to hana su

    talk with a coworker

  • 同僚に相談するdō ryō ni sō dan su ru

    consult a coworker

  • 同僚と働くdō ryō to hatara ku

    work with a coworker

Similar words

仕事仲間shigotonakama: A person who works with another person on the same job or project.
職場仲間shokubanakama: A person who works at the same workplace as another person.
チームメートchīmumēto: A member of the same team at work.

Definition in Japanese

同じ職場で仕事をする人。ona ji shoku ba de shi goto o su ru hito

Word origin

同 (dō, "same") and 僚 (ryō, "colleague or fellow worker") form this Sino-Japanese word for a person who works alongside another person.

Usage tips

  • 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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