Meaning of 相手 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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相手JLPT 3
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Kana Readingあいて
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Romajiaite
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- companion; partner; company
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- other party; addressee
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- opponent (sports, etc.)
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Example Sentences
相手, あいて used in context
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初めから果敢に前へ出て圧倒し、体勢を崩した相手を押し出した。
He resolutely pushed forward from the start, overwhelming and pushing out his off-balance opponent.
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自分よりも下品な相手は『下品』と思い、自分よりも上品な相手は『上品ぶっている』と思いますね。
You think someone coarser than you is "crude", and someone higher class than you to be "putting on airs".
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自分よりも下品な相手は『下品』と思い、自分よりも上品な相手は『上品ぶっている』と思いますね。
You think someone coarser than you is "crude", and someone higher class than you to be "putting on airs".
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「そんなに舐められた相手じゃないけどなぁ・・・」「そうだよ、窮鼠猫を噛むって言うじゃないか」
I don't think she's an opponent you can ignore like that ... "That's right, they say a cornered rat bites back, don't they?"
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To get up in the morning, and there be someone to say good morning to - I haven't had this feeling for a long time.
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Her conditions for choosing a marriage partner took priority.
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Kanji found in this word
inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
On: ソウ, ショウ
Kun: あい-
9 strokes
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