相手
あいて
aite
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
相手 (あいて (aite)) means "Partner". The reading is あいて (aite). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Partner
Also : Companion · Company · Counterpart · Addressee
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Example Sentences
相手を尊重する気持ちが、良い関係を作ります。
あいてをそんちょうするきもちが、よいかんけいをつくります。
Respecting your partner creates a good relationship.
試合の相手はとても強かった。
しあいのあいてはとてもつよかった。
My opponent in the match was very strong.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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