相手方|あいてかたaitekata

1. nounother party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
   相手方あいてがたの要求ようきゅうは何なんですか。↗

   What does the other party want?

• Synonym相手あいてNeutralThe broadest term for the person you deal with or face; it can also mean a companion or partner. 「相手方」 is narrower: the other party in a lawsuit or negotiation.
• Related競争相手きょうそうあいてNeutralA rival you compete with, stressing an existing competitive relationship; 「相手方」 focuses on the other party in negotiations or lawsuits.
• RelatedカウンターパートNeutralLoanword for a person or organization on the other side with a matching position or role, used in diplomacy and business; 「相手方」 is the general term for the other party.
• Related対戦相手たいせんあいてNeutralThe opponent you face in a match or game, stressing the head-to-head contest; 「相手方」 concerns the other party in negotiations or legal proceedings.
• Antonym当方とうほうWrittenA written, formal word for our side (I or we); the opposite of 「相手方」, the other party.
• Antonymこちら側NeutralColloquial for our side, the side we are on; the informal opposite of 「相手方」.

In general, say 「相手」; 「相手方」 is the other party in negotiations, lawsuits or transactions, e.g. 「相手方の弁護士」. 「競争相手」 is a rival, 「カウンターパート」 a counterpart in diplomacy or business, 「対戦相手」 a match opponent; 「当方」/「こちら側」 mean our side.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 相手あいてのがわ。
2. 相あい対立たいりつする他たの当事者とうじしゃ。