保 有 者(ほゆうしゃ)

ほゆうしゃ

noun

holder; owner; possessor

formallaw

1. holder; owner; possessor

A person or entity that holds or possesses something, especially rights, qualifications, assets, or property in a formal or legal context.

免許(めんきょ)の保有者(ほゆうしゃ)が増(ふ)えている。

The number of license holders is increasing.

株式(かぶしき)の大口(おおぐち)保有者(ほゆうしゃ)が公表(こうひょう)された。

The major shareholders were disclosed.

特許(とっきょ)保有者(ほゆうしゃ)の許可(きょか)なく、この技術(ぎじゅつ)を使用(しよう)することはできない。

This technology cannot be used without the permission of the patent holder.

A compound of 保有(ほゆう) (possession, holding) and 者(しゃ) (person). Used in formal, legal, and business contexts.

Common collocations

株式(かぶしき)保有者(ほゆうしゃ) — shareholder, stockholder
特許(とっきょ)保有者(ほゆうしゃ) — patent holder
免許(めんきょ)保有者(ほゆうしゃ) — license holder
資格(しかく)保有者(ほゆうしゃ) — qualification holder

Similar words

所有者(しょゆうしゃ) — owner (more general, emphasizes legal ownership)
持(も)ち主(ぬし) — owner, possessor (everyday language, less formal)
保有(ほゆう) — possession, holding (the base noun without the person suffix)

Related Words

Compare: 所有者(しょゆうしゃ) (owner)

Compare: 持(も)ち主(ぬし) (owner, possessor)

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Added 2026.3.27 9:24 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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