How to Say ‘Repair person’ in Japanese
業者さん
gyousha san
[gyoh-shah sahn]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [業者さん] is a broad, practical word for a contractor, service company worker, or repair person. People often use it when they don't know or don't need the person's exact job title.
Phrase Breakdown
業者
gyousha
[gyoh-shah]
contractor / repair person / service provider
A person or company hired to do specialized work, such as repairs.
業者を呼びます。
I will call a contractor.
さん
san
[sahn]
Mr./Ms. / polite title
A polite suffix attached to a person's role or name.
業者さんが来ます。
The contractor will come.
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