NichiDict

御用達

ごようたし
ご用達
[goyoutashi]

Meanings

1.NounSuffix

purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.)

2.NounSuffix

company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele

Examples

このお菓子は宮内庁御用達だ。

This confectionery is a purveyor to the Imperial Household.

雑誌で芸能人御用達の店が紹介された。

A restaurant favored by celebrities was featured in a magazine.

このブランドは彼にとっての御用達となった。

This brand became his go-to.