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business operator, business entity
A person or organization that runs a business. Commonly used in legal and regulatory contexts to refer to any entity conducting commercial activity.
事業者は法律を守る義務がある。
Business operators have an obligation to follow the law.
中小事業者への支援が発表された。
Support for small and medium-sized businesses was announced.
通信事業者はサービスの品質を維持しなければならない。
Telecommunications operators must maintain the quality of their services.
USAGE:
事業者 is a formal term frequently appearing in laws, regulations, and official documents. It covers both individuals and corporations conducting business.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 中小事業者: small and medium-sized businesses
- 通信事業者: telecommunications operator
- 個人事業者: sole proprietor
- 飲食事業者: food service operator
- 事業者向け: aimed at businesses (B2B)