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sponsor, backer
A person or organization that provides financial support for an event, program, team, or individual in exchange for publicity or promotion.
Common collocations
- スポンサーを探す: to look for a sponsor
- スポンサーが付く: to gain a sponsor
- スポンサーが降りる: for a sponsor to pull out/withdraw
- スポンサー契約: sponsorship contract
- メインスポンサー: main/primary sponsor
- スポンサー料: sponsorship fee
In Japanese media, TV programs often announce their sponsors at the beginning with the phrase 「この番組は、ご覧のスポンサーの提供でお送りします」 (This program is brought to you by the following sponsors).