regular customer; client; patron
Refers to a business's established customers or clients, especially in commercial or trade contexts. Often used in business Japanese.
We offer special discounts to our regular customers.
営業部は新しい得意先を開拓するために努力している。
The sales department is working hard to develop new clients.
I'm planning to visit a client this afternoon.
The sales department makes the rounds of clients every week.
We conducted market research to develop new clients.
Sometimes we deliver goods directly to clients.