同僚（どうりょう、douryoう）
- coworker

The Japanese word 同僚 means "colleague," "coworker," or "fellow worker." It refers to a person who works with you in the same company, organization, or profession. It emphasizes a shared workplace and a common working relationship. The word implies a degree of equality in the workplace, unlike words that denote superiors or subordinates. The 同僚 relationship suggests that the individuals are at a similar level within the organization’s hierarchy.

⚫︎彼は私の同僚です。 Translation: He is my colleague. ⚫︎新しい同僚はとても親切です。 Translation: The new colleague is very kind. ⚫︎同僚と一緒にプロジェクトを進めています。 Translation: I am working on a project with my colleagues.

⚫︎You use 同僚 when talking about people you work with. ⚫︎It's suitable for both formal and informal situations, though formal speech might be preferred in some business contexts. ⚫︎It's a versatile word and can be used in various contexts related to work, such as discussing projects, office dynamics, or social events with coworkers. ⚫︎You could use this word to introduce someone to another person who they share a workplace with.

⚫︎同僚 is typically written in kanji. ⚫︎The reading is どうりょう in hiragana. ⚫︎There are no variations in the okurigana for this word.

⚫︎同僚（どうりょう）- colleague/coworker ⚫︎仲間（なかま） - fellow, comrade, colleague (can be used in wider contexts, not strictly work) ⚫︎同僚者（どうりょうしゃ）- Formal, the same meaning as 同僚. Less common.

⚫︎上司（じょうし） - superior, boss ⚫︎部下（ぶか） - subordinate, underling ⚫︎社長（しゃちょう） - company president, CEO

私は同僚とランチに行きました。 ・Translation: I went to lunch with my colleague. ・Explanation: This sentence describes an action taken with a coworker or 同僚 during a lunch break.

会社の同僚とのチームワークは重要です。 ・Translation: Teamwork with colleagues at the company is important. ・Explanation: This sentence emphasizes the importance of teamwork among colleagues, highlighting the significance of collaboration in a work environment.

The word 同僚 is made up of two kanji: 同（どう） meaning "same" or "equal," and 僚（りょう） meaning "companion" or "associate." Therefore, the combination conveys the meaning of people who are "equal companions" or "associates" in the same workplace.