Translation guide
In Japanese, the word for 'donor' depends on the context: medical (blood/organ donation), charitable giving, or a general contributor. The most common and neutral term is 提供者 (teikyōsha), but specific terms like 献血者 (kenketsusha) for blood donors and ドナー (donā) for organ donors are widely used.
charitable donor
Referring to a person who gives blood, an organ, or tissue for medical purposes.
The most common term for an organ or tissue donor. Also used for blood donors in medical contexts, though 献血者 is more specific for blood.
He became a kidney donor.
We have no choice but to wait until a donor is found.
A formal, general term for a provider or donor. Used in medical and legal contexts, but can sound stiff in everyday conversation.
Specifically a blood donor. This is the standard term used in blood donation campaigns.
Referring to a person who donates money or items to a cause or organization.
Referring to someone who provides something (information, support, etc.) in a non-financial sense.
A broad term for anyone who provides something. Often used in contexts like information providers or service donors.
Informants (information donors) are paid a reward.
Means 'cooperator' or 'supporter', often used for someone who voluntarily helps or contributes, but not necessarily a donor in the strict sense.
ドナー is primarily for medical donors (organs, blood, tissue) and is a loanword. 提供者 is a formal, general term for any provider, including medical and informational donors. 寄付者 is specifically for charitable financial or material donations. Use 献血者 for blood donors in non-medical contexts.
He registered as a donor for the bone marrow bank.
Thanks to the donors, the facility was built.
While ドナー is understood, using it for charitable donors can sound unnatural. Stick to 寄付者 for money/goods and 提供者 for general providers.
There is a shortage of organ donors.
Blood donors receive a commemorative gift.
The number of young blood donors is decreasing.
We are looking for food donors.
We are looking for volunteers (cooperators) to help with the research.