How to say "contractor" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 請負人うけおいにんnounCovers the person who takes on work under contract, i.e. an individual contractor who has agreed to complete a job. It emphasizes the contractual undertaking of the work itself rather than commercial dealing.
- 業者ぎょうしゃnounMatches 'contractor' in the sense of a contracting firm or trades company that does work for customers, such as construction or repair businesses. It broadly means trader, dealer, or business, so context determines the reading.
Use 請負人 for someone who undertakes contracted work as their profession, and 業者 for a business, dealer, or company — often a contractor firm rather than an individual.
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