相手
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 相手
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.
Kanji in this Word
相
9 strokes
Frequency: 45
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
inter-
mutual
together
each other
minister of state
councillor
aspect
phase
physiognomy
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あい-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
い
おう
さ
さが
すけ
手
4 strokes
Frequency: 60
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
hand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ズ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
て
て-
-て
た-
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