Translation guide
A person or organization that supports another person, project, or cause, often financially.
Someone who provides money for a business, project, or creative work.
General term for a supporter, often financial. Neutral and widely used.
He is a major backer of this project.
Specifically an investor or financial contributor. Common in business contexts.
The new startup has several backers.
Patron or sponsor, often for events, arts, or individuals. Slightly formal.
The exhibition succeeded thanks to many backers.
Loanword from English, used for commercial sponsors. Common in media and events.
This program is supported by multiple backers.
Someone who believes in and advocates for a person or cause, not necessarily with money.
General term for a supporter or advocate. Works for political, personal, or ideological backing.
She has many backers.
Refers to a person or group providing backing or influence, often in a protective sense. Slightly formal.
Ally or person on one's side. More about loyalty than financial support. Casual.
A person who pledges money to a specific campaign, often online.
支援者 (shiensha) implies tangible support, often financial or material. 支持者 (shijisha) implies agreement or advocacy, not necessarily money. Use 支援者 for backers of a project, 支持者 for backers of a person or idea.
He is a financial backer.
She is a backer of my ideas.
The English word 'backer' does not have a single perfect equivalent. Using バッカー outside of crowdfunding may sound unnatural. Choose the term based on the type of support.
彼は有力な後ろ盾を得て政界に入った。
He entered politics with a powerful backer.
He's always my backer.
Many backers gathered through crowdfunding.