Translation guide
The English word 'client' can refer to a customer of professional services, a computer that accesses a server, or a person receiving social services. Japanese uses different words depending on the relationship and context.
A person or organization that pays for professional advice or services.
Most common for a client of a lawyer, accountant, or similar professional. Emphasizes the person who entrusts a matter.
The lawyer does their best for the client.
Common loanword used broadly in business, IT, and creative fields. Slightly more casual than 依頼人.
We acquired a new client.
General term for customer or client, often used in business contexts. Can also mean regular customer.
Our company emphasizes client satisfaction.
Refers to a business partner or client with whom one has ongoing transactions. More about the business relationship than the individual.
We renewed the contract with a major client.
A program or device that requests services or resources from a server.
Standard term in IT. Used for both software and hardware clients.
This app processes data on the client side.
An individual who receives assistance from a social worker, agency, or government program.
The counselor listens carefully to the client.