愛顧

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 愛顧, read あいこ, means continuing patronage or loyal support given by customers.
• Basic usage: The respectful form ご愛顧 appears in thanks to customers and in descriptions of a shop's long local support.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Long-standing customer support
  • It is a respectful way to describe customers' continued support or a shop's long-standing local patronage. The focus is an ongoing relationship rather than one purchase.