1.
dormitory, residence hall, hostel
A building where students or workers live together; communal housing.
大学の寮に住んでいる。
I live in a university dormitory.
寮の食事は安い。
The meals at the dormitory are cheap.
社員寮に入った。
I moved into the company dormitory.
社員寮 = company dormitory
USAGE: 寮 refers to communal living quarters, typically for students or employees.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 学生寮 (student dormitory)
- 社員寮 (company dormitory)
- 寮に入る (to move into a dorm)
- 寮生活 (dorm life)
- 寮費 (dormitory fees)
NOTE: Different from ホテル} (hotel) or {旅館 (Japanese inn) which are for temporary stays.