“Patron” in Japanese
Short answer
パトロン
patoron
Patron in Japanese is “パトロン” (patoron). Full meaning: patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.), patroness, financial supporter; sugar daddy, man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha); patron, master, manager, boss.
Other ways to say “Patron” in Japanese
恩人
onjin benefactor, patron, person to whom one owes a great deal, person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
試筋
tamesuji patron, effective means
常客
joukyaku regular customer, patron
ハトロン
hatoron patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.), patroness, financial supporter; sugar daddy, man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha); patron, master, manager, boss
ハドロン
hadoron patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.), patroness, financial supporter; sugar daddy, man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha); patron, master, manager, boss
常得意
joutokui regular customer, patron
顧客
kokyaku customer, client, patron
後ろ盾
ushirodate backing, support, backer, supporter, patron, sponsor; shield that protects one's back
像主
zoushu subject (of a portrait or bust), a person posing for a portrait or bust; (historically) patron, someone who commissions a Buddhist temple or work of art
引き手
hikite knob, handle, catch, patron; right hand
保護者
hogosha guardian, protector, patron, parent
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