“Caretaker” in Japanese
Short answer
Caretaker in Japanese is “迎え主” (mukaenushi). Full meaning: caretaker (of a rescue pet), pet adopter.
Other ways to say “Caretaker” in Japanese
飼育員
shiikuin caretaker (at a zoo or aquarium), keeper, attendant, breeding staff
引取り人
hikitorinin caretaker, claimer, guarantor
守衛
shuei (security) guard, caretaker, janitor, doorkeeper, gatekeeper
用務員
youmuin janitor, caretaker, custodian
引き取り手
hikitorite claimant, caretaker
里親
satooya foster parent, foster parents; (pet) caretaker
世話係
sewagakari attendant, person who looks after one's needs, caretaker
世話役
sewayaku mediator, manager, caretaker
留守居
rusui house-sitting, house-sitter; caretaker (official post in the Edo period), keeper
留守番
rusuban care-taking, house-sitting, house-watching, staying at home; caretaker, house-sitter
管理人
kanrinin administrator, janitor, manager, concierge, caretaker, superintendent, supervisor; custodian, executor
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