なじみ客

なじみきゃく
Alternative writings: 馴染み客
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1

A regular customer — someone who frequently visits the same shop, bar, or business.

Noun

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あの居酒屋には常に数人のなじみ客がいる。

That izakaya always has a few regulars.

店主はなじみ客の好みをよく覚えている。

The owner remembers the preferences of his regular customers well.

常連のなじみ客には少し割引をすることがある。

Regulars sometimes receive a small discount.

2

A client who repeatedly visits the same prostitute or sex-worker (industry/slang term). This usage can be explicit and context-sensitive.

Noun

Examples

歓楽街では店に『なじみ客』がついていることが多い。

In entertainment districts, shops often have regular clients.

その店のなじみ客は顔を覚えられて特別扱いされていた。

The shop's regular clients were recognized and given special treatment.

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