giver; donor; one who does something for you
Derived from the verb くれる, referring to someone who gives something or does a favor for the speaker or someone close to the speaker. Often used in contexts emphasizing the benefactor's role.
Who is the giver of this present?
He is a grateful benefactor who always helps me.
Compound of the verb stem くれ (from くれる 'to give') and 手 ('person'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a pattern of agent nouns formed with 手.