JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
寮 — dormitory
- Reading
- リョウ
- Meaning
- dormitory; hostel; villa; tea pavillion
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
寮 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is リョウ and it means dormitory; hostel; villa; tea pavillion. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
寮 appears in everyday japanese words such as 寮 (hostel).
Japanese words containing 寮
Frequently asked questions
What does 寮 mean in Japanese?
寮 means dormitory; hostel; villa; tea pavillion in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 寮 read?
寮 is read リョウ. Reading it inside real words — 寮 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寮 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 寮 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 寮 in a word?
A common word containing 寮 is 寮 (りょう) — "hostel". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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