noun
person concerned; person in question; eligible person
Refers to a person who meets certain criteria, is involved in a matter, or is the subject of discussion. Often used in formal, legal, or administrative contexts.
該当者は至急ご連絡ください。
Those concerned are requested to contact us immediately.
応募条件に該当する者は、該当者としてリストに記載
Those who meet the application requirements will be listed as eligible persons.
対象者 is a person who is the target or subject of something (e.g., a survey, benefit), whereas 該当者 stresses eligibility or correspondence to conditions.
Compound of 該当 (gaitō, 'corresponding, applicable') + 者 (sha, 'person').