常連客(じょうれんきゃく)

Composed of 常連(じょうれん) (regular, habitual visitor) + 客(きゃく) (customer). The shorter form 常連(じょうれん) alone is also very common and carries the same meaning in context.

Common collocations

• 常連客(じょうれんきゃく)になる: to become a regular
• 常連客(じょうれんきゃく)向(む)けサービス: service for regulars
• 常連客(じょうれんきゃく)を大切(たいせつ)にする: to value regular customers
• 常連客(じょうれんきゃく)が多(おお)い店(みせ): a shop with many regulars

Similar words

• 常連(じょうれん): regular — shorter form, same meaning in casual speech
• リピーター: repeat customer — loanword, often used in marketing contexts
• 得意客(とくいきゃく): valued customer — more formal, emphasizes the business relationship
• 馴染(なじ)みの客(きゃく): familiar customer — warmer, emphasizes the personal connection

Cultural note

In Japanese food and drink culture, being recognized as a 常連(じょうれん) at a bar, izakaya, or restaurant often comes with perks like personalized service, off-menu items, or a reserved seat.