パトロン Common Noun English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.);patroness;financial supporter 2 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) sugar daddy;man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha) See also: 芸者 (げいしゃ), 旦那 (だんな) 3 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) patron;master;manager;boss