相手方
also: あいてがた
Meanings
1
other party; opposing party; opponent
Refers to the other side in a negotiation, legal dispute, competition, or game. Formal and neutral.
The other party to the contract was a major corporation.
Please listen carefully to the opposing party's argument.
Usage patterns
- 〈相手〉と交渉するto negotiate with the other party
The lawyer negotiated with the other party.
- 〈相手〉に通知するto notify the other party
We notified the other party of the contract cancellation.
- 〈相手〉の主張the other party's claim/argument
In the trial, we confirmed the other party's argument.