Translation guide
The English word 'client' can refer to a customer of professional services, a computer that accesses a server, or a person receiving social services. Japanese uses different words depending on the relationship and context.
A person or organization that pays for professional advice or services.
Most common for a client of a lawyer, accountant, or similar professional. Emphasizes the person who entrusts a matter.
弁護士は依頼人のために最善を尽くします。
The lawyer does their best for the client.
Common loanword used broadly in business, IT, and creative fields. Slightly more casual than 依頼人.
新しいクライアントを獲得しました。
We acquired a new client.
General term for customer or client, often used in business contexts. Can also mean regular customer.
当社は顧客満足度を重視しています。
Our company emphasizes client satisfaction.
Refers to a business partner or client with whom one has ongoing transactions. More about the business relationship than the individual.
主要な取引先との契約を更新しました。
We renewed the contract with a major client.
A program or device that requests services or resources from a server.
Standard term in IT. Used for both software and hardware clients.
このアプリはクライアント側でデータを処理します。
This app processes data on the client side.
An individual who receives assistance from a social worker, agency, or government program.
Common in social welfare contexts. Neutral term for a person using a service.
福祉サービスの利用者の権利を守る。
Protect the rights of welfare service clients.
Also used in social work, especially in counseling or psychological services.
カウンセラーはクライアントの話をよく聞きます。
The counselor listens carefully to the client.