相手
aite
Description
「相手」は、自分と一緒に何かをする人や、話をする人のことです。
"相手" means a person who does something together with you or someone you talk to.
ゲームやスポーツでは、戦う相手を意味することもあります。
In games or sports, "相手" can also mean the opponent you compete against.
Meanings
相手aite
the other person; companion; partner
話す相手がいなくて、少しさびしいです。
I have no one to talk to and feel a little lonely.
相手aite
opponent; rival in a game or fight
今日の試合の相手は強いです。
Today's opponent in the match is strong.
相手aite
to deal with; to keep company with
母は一日中、子どもの相手をしています。
My mother spends the whole day taking care of the children.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
相 (mutual) + 手 (hand/person), literally the person one interacts with.
- Nuance
neutral word covering both friendly partners and hostile opponents, meaning fixed by context.
In videos
“あ、これを言ったら相手が嫌な気持ちになるかな。”
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