A boarding house or dormitory where people (e.g. students or workers) live together; a residence hall.
大学の寄宿舎は校内にあり、通学に便利だ。
The university dormitory is on campus and convenient for commuting to classes.
夏休みに寄宿舎の掃除当番を決めた。
We decided on cleaning duties for the boarding house during summer break.
工場の近くに寄宿舎があって、外国人労働者が多く住んでいる。
There is a dormitory near the factory where many foreign workers live.