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client; requester; commissioner
The person or party who makes a formal request or commissions work from a professional or service provider. Commonly used in legal, business, and professional contexts.
Composed of 依頼 (request, commission) and 者 (person). Refers specifically to someone who formally requests a service, as opposed to a casual requester. Most commonly used in legal and professional service contexts.
Common collocations
- 依頼者の意向: the client's wishes
- 依頼者との打ち合わせ: meeting with the client
- 依頼者を守る: to protect the client
- 依頼者情報: client information
Usage
In legal contexts, 依頼者 specifically means the person who has hired a lawyer. In business, it refers to the party commissioning work. Not typically used for casual everyday requests.