施主
せ
しゅ
Meanings
1
donor; benefactor; almsgiver
Refers to a person who gives alms or makes charitable donations, especially in a Buddhist context.
A benefactor made a large donation for the temple's restoration.
2
chief mourner
The person who organizes and bears the main responsibility for a funeral; often a close family member.
At the funeral, the chief mourner greeted the attendees.
3
In construction or similar projects, the party that commissions and pays for the work; the customer or employer.
We changed the design to meet the client's requests.