Translation guide
A person or entity that owes money or an obligation. In Japanese, the most common term is 債務者 (saimusha), but other words are used depending on context, such as 借り手 (karite) for borrowers and 負債者 (fusaisha) for those with liabilities.
A person or organization that owes a debt, typically in a formal or legal context.
Standard legal and financial term for 'debtor'. Used in contracts, court documents, and formal discussions.
The debtor must repay within the deadline.
Literally 'borrower'. Emphasizes the act of borrowing, often used in lending contexts (loans, mortgages). Less formal than 債務者.
The bank assesses the creditworthiness of the borrower.
Refers to a person with liabilities or debts, often used in accounting or bankruptcy contexts. More technical.
The debtor disposed of assets to apply toward repayment.
A person who owes money in everyday situations, like borrowing from a friend.
Someone who owes a non-monetary debt, such as gratitude or a favor.
債務者 is the standard legal term. 借り手 focuses on the act of borrowing and is common in banking. 負債者 is used in accounting for someone with liabilities. In casual speech, use phrases like 借りがある人.
Directly translating 'debtor' as デブター is not natural. Use the appropriate Japanese term based on context.
I haven't heard from the person who owes me money.