引ひき取とり手て

noun

claimant; caretaker; person who takes over

Refers to someone who takes custody of a person, animal, or item, often in contexts like lost property, abandoned pets, or guardianship. The nuance is of taking responsibility for something that needs a new home or owner.

• 迷子まいご犬いぬの引ひき取とり手てを探さがしています。

  We are looking for someone to take in the lost dog.

• 遺い品ひんの引ひき取とり手てがなかなか見みつからない。

  We can't seem to find anyone to claim the deceased's belongings.