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相手
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 相手.
Dictionary
Entry
1
companion; partner; company
Examples
あなたのダンスの相手はだれですか。
Who is your dance partner?
2
other party; addressee; counterparty
Examples
あいつは海千山千だから、取り引き相手としてはかなり手強いぞ。
All those tricks he's got up his sleeve make him a formidable client.
3
opponent (sports, etc.)
Examples
そのボクサーは第１ラウンドで相手を倒すつもりだと言った。
The boxer said he would knock down his opponent in the first round.
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