Japanese word

相手方

Pronunciation

Romajiaitekata

Meaning

  • nounother party

Example

相手方に確認してから返事します。ai te kata ni kaku nin shi te ka ra hen ji shi ma su

I will reply after checking with the other party.

Illustration for 相手方 (other party)

More examples

問題が解決しない場合は、相手方と話し合いの場を設けます。mon dai ga kai ketsu shi na i ba ai wa ai te kata to hana shi a i no ba o mō ke ma su

If the problem is not resolved, we will arrange a meeting with the other party.

Core concept

Marks the counterpart regarded as the other side in a transaction, discussion, or relationship.

Common phrases

  • 相手方に確認するai te kata ni kaku nin su ru

    check with the other party

  • 相手方に伝えるai te kata ni tsuta e ru

    tell the other party

  • 相手方と交渉するai te kata to kō shō su ru

    negotiate with the other party

Similar words

相手aite: The person or group involved on the other side of an interaction, competition, or relationship.
相手先aitesaki: The business, organization, or person contacted for a transaction or other business matter.
先方senpō: The person or organization on the other side of a formal communication or business matter.

Definition in Japanese

取引や交渉などで自分と関わる相手の側。torihiki ya kō shō na do de ji bun to kaka wa ru ai te no gawa

Word origin

The compound 相手方 (aitegata) consists of 相手 (aite, "the other party") and 方 (gata, "side"), presenting that party as a defined side.

Usage tips

  • In business and legal contexts, 相手方 (aitegata) identifies the counterpart as one of two defined sides rather than simply naming someone nearby.

Other meanings

  • opposing partynoun

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