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相肩 (あいかた) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Kanji 相 inter-, mutual, together Related words 相あい 棒ぼう 相棒 is a more common word for 'partner' or 'buddy', often implying a close, informal relationship. 相肩 is rarer and emphasizes sharing a load or burden.
パートナー パートナー is a general loanword for 'partner' in business, dance, or life. 相肩 has a more traditional, burden-sharing nuance.
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As my long-time partner, he always supported me.
On this project, I'll work hard together with my partner.
Etymology Compound of 相 (あい, mutual) and 肩 (かた, shoulder), literally 'mutual shoulders', suggesting two people carrying a load together. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.
