1.
guarantor; surety; sponsor
A person who takes responsibility for another's obligations, such as paying rent or repaying a loan if the primary person fails to do so.
保証人が必要です。
A guarantor is required.
父に保証人になってもらった。
I had my father become my guarantor.
賃貸マンションを借りるとき、連帯保証人を求められることが多い。
When renting an apartment, you are often required to provide a joint guarantor.
A person who guarantees another's obligations, most commonly encountered in the context of renting housing or taking out loans in Japan. The guarantor agrees to bear responsibility if the primary party defaults.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 保証人になる — to become a guarantor
- 保証人を立てる — to provide a guarantor
- 保証人を頼む — to ask someone to be a guarantor
- 連帯保証人 — joint guarantor (bears equal liability)
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
In Japan, a 連帯保証人 (joint guarantor) is traditionally required for renting an apartment. This person shares full liability with the tenant. In recent years, guarantor companies (保証会社) have become a common alternative, especially for foreign residents who may not have family in Japan.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 保証 — guarantee, warranty (the act itself)
- 身元保証人 — personal guarantor (vouches for character, often for employment)