相

相方 only

partner (esp. in manzai); companion

partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)

to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)

aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention

two smiths hammering at an object in turn

sumo (wrestling)

Abbreviation

sumo wrestler; rikishi

succession

inheritance

relative

in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with

Oft. scornful

as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still

to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)

simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.)

draw; tie

to smile broadly; to grin widely

to become (formal)

other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary

adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant

counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor

mutual love

other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition

synergy

looks; features

a considerable number; a fair number

partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)

Idiomatic expression

to be taken for granted; to be generally accepted; to be the established wisdom; to be the (social) convention; to be the customary thing to do

draw; tie

quits; even; square

to have an audience (with); to have an interview (with); to meet; to see