1.
user; one who uses something
A person who uses a product, tool, service, or substance. The everyday, general meaning.
2.
employer (labor law)
In labor law and industrial relations, the party that employs workers—the counterpart of 労働者 (worker). Refers to the company or individual bearing an employer's legal duties.
Composed of 使用 (use) + 者 (person). The everyday sense is "user"; the legal sense "employer" is standard in labor law, where it pairs with 労働者 (worker).
Common collocations
Similar words
- 利用者: user — of a service or facility, more than a physical tool
- 雇用主: employer — plainer everyday word than the legal 使用者