loyal customer; important customer
Refers to a customer who is particularly valued, often due to long-term patronage or high spending. Similar to 上客 (じょうきゃく) but with a stronger emphasis on the customer relationship.
See also: 上客 (じょうきゃく)
That person is a valued customer of our store.
We offer special services to our loyal customers.
Compound of 上 (じょう, 'upper, superior') and 顧客 (こきゃく, 'customer, client'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in modern business contexts.