相棒 (あいぼう, aibou) Japanese meaning: partner | Kotomora棒
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He started a new project with his work partner.
In detective dramas, the bond between partners is often portrayed.
The culprit fled with his accomplice.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が相棒になるfor someone to become one's partner
That case was the start of their becoming partners.
〈人〉を相棒にするto take someone on as one's partner
He started the job with an old friend as his partner.
相棒と組むto team up with one's partner
The detective teamed up with his longtime partner to investigate.
