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What does 相手 (あいて, aite) mean?

相手 (あいて, aite) means partner, opponent, the other party.

Quick facts
Readingあいて
Romajiaite
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
あいて
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonaite

partner, opponent, the other party

GenkiGenki 22
  1. 1noun companion; partner; company
  2. 2noun other party; addressee; counterparty
  3. 3noun opponent (sports, etc.)

Example sentences

  • I feel lonely with no one to talk to.

  • My opponent in the match was very strong.

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