that kind; that sort; fellow
Often used disparagingly to refer to a person or type of person, implying they are of a certain (usually undesirable) kind. Can also be used neutrally in some contexts.
Watch out for that kind of guy.
Refers to a competitive event or match, often in sports or games. Less common than sense 1.
He's the sort who lies easily.
Tomorrow's match was canceled due to rain.
Standard spelling.
Variant spelling without okurigana; less common but acceptable.
Compound of 手 (te, 'hand') and 合い (ai, 'meeting, matching'). The 'type of person' sense likely developed from the idea of people who are matched or grouped together, while the 'competition' sense comes from the notion of hands meeting in a contest.