Dictionary
English - Japanese
Client
ˈklaɪənt
Extremely common
900 - 1000
900 - 1000
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
顧客 (こきゃく), 依頼人 (いらいにん), クライアント
Client meanings in Japanese
顧客 (こきゃく)
Example:
The client was satisfied with the service.
顧客はサービスに満足していました。
We need to maintain a good relationship with our clients.
私たちは顧客との良好な関係を維持する必要があります。
Usage: formalContext: Business, sales, and customer service contexts.
Note: 顧客 is often used in a commercial context to refer to customers or clients of a company.
依頼人 (いらいにん)
Example:
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
弁護士はケースについて話し合うために依頼人と会いました。
The architect presented the design to the client.
建築家はデザインを依頼人に提示しました。
Usage: formalContext: Legal and professional services contexts.
Note: 依頼人 refers specifically to a person who requests services or advice, often in legal or professional settings.
クライアント
Example:
Our company uses a software client for communication.
私たちの会社はコミュニケーションのためにソフトウェアクライアントを使用しています。
The client application needs to be updated.
クライアントアプリケーションは更新する必要があります。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Technology and computing contexts.
Note: クライアント is a loanword from English, commonly used in IT to refer to a software application that interacts with a server.
Client's synonyms
customer
A customer is someone who purchases goods or services from a business.
Example: The store offers personalized services to each customer.
Note: While a client can refer to anyone receiving services, a customer specifically refers to someone who buys products or services.
patron
A patron is a person who supports and frequents a particular establishment, such as a restaurant or a theater.
Example: The restaurant's loyal patrons always receive VIP treatment.
Note: Unlike a client, a patron typically implies a regular or loyal customer who supports a specific business or organization.
guest
A guest is someone who is invited or welcomed to an event, establishment, or home.
Example: The hotel ensures that every guest has a comfortable stay.
Note: While a client usually refers to someone receiving professional services, a guest is more commonly associated with hospitality or events.
consumer
A consumer is a person who uses goods or services produced by a business.
Example: The company conducted a survey to better understand consumer preferences.
Note: Similar to a customer, a consumer focuses on the usage or consumption of products or services rather than professional services.
Client expressions, common phrases
Clientele
Clientele refers to a group of clients or customers who regularly use the services of a business.
Example: The restaurant's clientele includes many regular customers.
Note: Clientele specifically refers to a group of clients, whereas 'client' refers to an individual customer.
Client satisfaction
Client satisfaction is the measure of how happy or content clients are with a service or product.
Example: Our top priority is client satisfaction, so we always strive to exceed their expectations.
Note: Client satisfaction focuses on the overall contentment of clients, while 'client' refers to an individual customer.
Clientele base
Clientele base refers to the overall group of clients that a business serves or interacts with.
Example: The company has a diverse clientele base from various industries.
Note: Clientele base emphasizes the collective group of clients, whereas 'client' refers to an individual customer.
Client relationship
Client relationship refers to the interactions, connections, and rapport established between a business and its clients.
Example: Building strong client relationships is crucial for long-term business success.
Note: Client relationship focuses on the broader connection between a business and its clients, while 'client' refers to an individual customer.
Client management
Client management encompasses the strategies and practices used to oversee and maintain relationships with clients.
Example: Effective client management involves understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.
Note: Client management involves the systematic approach to handling clients, whereas 'client' refers to an individual customer.
Client services
Client services are the range of services provided by a business to cater to the needs and demands of clients.
Example: Our company prides itself on offering exceptional client services to meet various needs.
Note: Client services encompass the services offered to all clients, while 'client' refers to an individual customer.
Client-facing
Client-facing refers to roles or departments within a company that involve direct interaction with clients.
Example: The client-facing staff members are responsible for directly interacting with customers.
Note: Client-facing specifically indicates roles that involve direct client interaction, while 'client' refers to an individual customer.
Client everyday (slang) expressions
Buyer
a person who purchases goods or services, often in the context of a specific transaction
Example: The real estate agent found a buyer for the property within a week.
Note: Similar to 'customer', 'buyer' focuses specifically on the act of purchasing and is commonly used in sales and commerce contexts.
Regular
a loyal or frequent customer who visits a business consistently
Example: The cafe's regulars know each other by name and always sit at the same table.
Note: While a 'regular' can be a client, the term emphasizes the loyalty and frequency of visits to a particular establishment.
Purchaser
someone who buys goods or services, often in a business or commercial setting
Example: The company's top purchasers were invited to an exclusive sales event.
Note: 'Purchaser' is a more formal term focusing on the act of buying within a business or commercial context, similar to 'buyer'.
Client - Examples
The client was satisfied with the service.
The company has many loyal clients.
The client requested a quote for the project.
Client grammar
Client - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: client
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): clients
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): client
Syllables, Separation and Stress
client Contains 2 syllables: cli • ent
Phonetic transcription: ˈklī-ənt
cli ent , ˈklī ənt (The red syllable is stressed)
Client - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
client: 900 - 1000 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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