Japanese

あいて
Meaning: partner, opponent, the other party
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

相
手

Example sentences

Will you be my conversation partner?
相手の立場になって考えることが大切だ
It is important to think by putting yourself in the other person's shoes.
相手の攻撃をうまくかわした。
He skillfully dodged the opponent's attack.
自分の正直な気持ちを相手にぶつける。
Express your honest feelings directly to the other person.
彼は容赦なく相手を追い詰めた。
He cornered the opponent relentlessly.
相手の意図を正確に汲み取ることが重要です。
It is important to accurately grasp the other party's intention.
相手の気持ちを考えると、本当のことは言いづらい。
It's hard to tell the truth when I consider the other person's feelings.
相手の気持ちを敏感に感じ取る。
Sensitively sense the other person's feelings.
相手の表情から本心を読み取るのは難しい。
It is difficult to read someone's true feelings from their facial expression.
相手の気持ちをくんで、発言を控えた。
I took the other person's feelings into consideration and refrained from speaking.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate someone you interact with - as a partner, opponent, or counterpart. Often combined with verbs like する (相手をする - to deal with someone) or なる (相手になる - to become someone's partner/opponent).

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