A person or entity that holds a claim (creditor) — someone entitled to demand payment of money or performance. A legal/financial term for the lender or holder of a claim.
債権者は支払期限を過ぎても返済がない場合、法的手続きを検討することがある。
If repayment is not made after the due date, a creditor may consider legal action.
会社が倒産したため、債権者は債権の回収に乗り出した。
Because the company went bankrupt, the creditors moved to recover their claims.
債権者と債務者の間で返済計画を合意した。
The creditor and the debtor agreed on a repayment plan.