寮生

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 寮生 is read as りょうせい and is a noun for a student or other resident living in a school or company dormitory.
• Basic usage: Multiple dormitory residents appear in 寮生たち, while a newcomer appears in 新しい寮生.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Residence rather than general affiliation
  • The focus is living in a dormitory, whether the resident is a student, employee, or another eligible person.
• Difference from 学生
  • Unlike the word for a student, this term specifically indicates residence in a dormitory.