1.
client; person who makes a request or commission
A person who hires or requests services from a professional such as a lawyer, detective, or consultant. More formal than simply saying 'customer.'
依頼人と面談する。
I'll meet with the client.
弁護士は依頼人の利益を守る義務がある。
A lawyer has a duty to protect the interests of their client.
探偵は依頼人から調査の報告を求められた。
The detective was asked by the client for an investigation report.
A compound of 依頼 (request, commission) + 人 (person). Refers to someone who has formally requested professional services.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 依頼人と面談する: to meet with the client
- 依頼人の利益: the client's interests
- 依頼人の秘密を守る: to protect the client's confidentiality
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 顧客: customer, client (business context, broader)
- 客: customer, guest (general, everyday)
- クライアント: client (loanword, common in business and IT)
USAGE:
Used mainly in legal (弁護士), detective (探偵), and professional service contexts. Implies a formal relationship where someone has commissioned specific services. Common in legal dramas and crime fiction.