N3141/1669

あい

nounnoun (generic)

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Meanings

  • companion, partner, company
  • other party, addressee, counterparty
  • opponent (sports, etc.)

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Example sentences

彼女かのじょはな相手あいてがいなくてさびしそうだった。

She seemed lonely because she had no one to talk to.

試合しあい相手あいてはとてもつよいチームだ。

Our opponent in the match is a very strong team.

相手あいて気持きもちをかんがえることが大切たいせつだ。

It is important to consider the other person's feelings.

交渉こうしょう相手あいて経験けいけん豊富ほうふ弁護士べんごしだったため、こちらは慎重しんちょう対応たいおうしなければならなかった。

Since our negotiating counterpart was an experienced lawyer, we had to respond carefully.

子供こどもあそ相手あいてになってあげた。

I played along as a companion for the child.