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.
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.
彼は腎臓のドナーになった。
He became a kidney donor.
ドナーが見つかるまで待つしかない。
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.
臓器提供者が不足している。
There is a shortage of organ donors.
Specifically a blood donor. This is the standard term used in blood donation campaigns.
献血者には記念品が贈られる。
Blood donors receive a commemorative gift.
若い献血者が減っている。
The number of young blood donors is decreasing.
Referring to a person who donates money or items to a cause or organization.
The standard term for a donor of money or goods to a charity or organization.
匿名の寄付者から多額の寄付があった。
There was a large donation from an anonymous donor.
寄付者リストに名前を載せる。
Put the name on the donor list.
Can be used for donors of goods or services, but 寄付者 is more common for charitable giving.
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.
情報提供者には報酬が支払われる。
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.
彼は骨髄バンクのドナー登録をした。
He registered as a donor for the bone marrow bank.
寄付者のおかげで施設が建てられた。
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.
食料提供者を募集しています。
We are looking for food donors.
We are looking for volunteers (cooperators) to help with the research.