“Opponent” in Japanese
Short answer
Opponent in Japanese is “対手” (aite). Full meaning: companion, partner, company; other party, addressee, counterparty; opponent (sports, etc.).
Other ways to say “Opponent” in Japanese
敵
kataki rival, opponent, adversary, competitor, enemy (esp. one with which there is longstanding enmity), foe; revenge; opponent, rival, adversary
敵対者
tekitaisha opponent, antagonist
対戦相手
taisen'aite opponent, adversary, the competition, the other side, one's enemy
カタキ
kataki rival, opponent, adversary, competitor, enemy (esp. one with which there is longstanding enmity), foe; revenge; opponent, rival, adversary
ガタキ
gataki rival, opponent, adversary, competitor, enemy (esp. one with which there is longstanding enmity), foe; revenge; opponent, rival, adversary
反対者
hantaisha foe, opponent, adversary, dissenter
相手
aite companion, partner, company; other party, addressee, counterparty; opponent (sports, etc.)
相手国
aitekoku partner country, other country (in a dispute, arrangement, etc.), opponent (country)
対抗馬
taikouba rival candidate, rival, opponent; rival horse
對手
aite companion, partner, company; other party, addressee, counterparty; opponent (sports, etc.)
合手
aite companion, partner, company; other party, addressee, counterparty; opponent (sports, etc.)
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