I'm lonely because I have no one to go drinking with.
彼はいい相談相手だ。
He is a good person to talk to.
other party; addressee; counterparty
Used in formal, business, or legal contexts to refer to the person or entity you are dealing with, such as in a contract, negotiation, or correspondence.
契約の相手方を確認してください。
Please confirm the other party to the contract.
メールの相手を間違えた。
I sent the email to the wrong person.
Used in sports, games, competitions, or conflicts to refer to the person or team you are facing.
次の試合の相手は強いチームだ。
Our opponent in the next match is a strong team.
彼は議論の相手としては手強い。
He is a tough opponent in a debate.
I played shogi against my child.
You should consider the other person's feelings when you speak.
It's not easy to beat a strong opponent.
In negotiations, it's important to think from the other party's position.
competitor; rival
marriage partner; spouse · future spouse; fiancé(e); husband/wife-to-be
the other side; the other party; the other end
the other party; counterpart; person/company you are dealing with
partner country; other country; opponent country
opposing role; partner
opponent's territory; opponent's side of the field
illicit lover; affair partner; mistress
romantic partner; significant other; boyfriend/girlfriend