Japanese · Family & People
同僚
douryou
Colleague / Coworker
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person who works alongside you in the same organization. Used in professional contexts.
Example
同僚と一緒にランチを食べました。
I ate lunch together with a colleague.
Etymology
同僚 (douryou) combines 同 (dou), meaning 'same', and 僚 (ryou), which refers to companions or associates. It emphasizes a shared professional environment.
How & Where It’s Used
Douryou is primarily used in formal or semi-formal contexts to refer to coworkers. It is common in workplace discussions and written communications.