(きふしゃ)

きふしゃ
noun
donor; contributor
1. donor; contributor; benefactor
A person or entity that gives money, goods, or resources to a charitable cause, organization, or institution.
寄付者(きふしゃ)名前(なまえ)公表(こうひょう)する。
We will publish the donors' names.
匿名(とくめい)寄付者(きふしゃ)から多額(たがく)支援(しえん)があった。
There was a large donation from an anonymous donor.
被災地(ひさいち)への寄付者(きふしゃ)()えており、支援(しえん)活動(かつどう)(ひろ)がっている。
The number of donors to the disaster-affected area is increasing, and support activities are expanding.

A compound of 寄付(きふ) (donation) and (しゃ) (person). Also written as 寄附者(きふしゃ) with the alternative kanji for the same meaning. Can refer to individuals, corporations, or organizations.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 匿名(とくめい)寄付者(きふしゃ): anonymous donor
  • 寄付者(きふしゃ)名前(なまえ): donor's name
  • 寄付者(きふしゃ)(つの)る: to seek donors
  • 大口(おおくち)寄付者(きふしゃ): major donor

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • ドナー: donor — loanword, often used specifically for organ or blood donors
  • 支援者(しえんしゃ): supporter — broader, includes those giving non-monetary support
  • 後援者(こうえんしゃ): patron, sponsor — someone who provides ongoing financial backing