相手
Reading: あいて
Meaning: partner, opponent, the other party
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Example Sentence
話 の 相手 に なって くれる
Will you be my conversation partner?
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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