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.'
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.