“Partner” in Japanese
Short answer
Partner in Japanese is “相方” (aikata). Full meaning: partner (esp. in manzai), companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel).
Other ways to say “Partner” in Japanese
相手
aite companion, partner, company; other party, addressee, counterparty; opponent (sports, etc.)
相棒
aibou partner, pal, accomplice
パートナー
paatonaa (dance) partner; (work) partner; partner, spouse
伴侶
hanryo companion, partner, spouse
相肩
aikata partner, someone who shares one's load
相手役
aiteyaku opposing role, partner
同類
dourui the same kind, accomplice, partner
ハードナー
haadonaa (dance) partner; (work) partner; partner, spouse
敵娼
aikata partner (esp. in manzai), companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
合方
aikata partner (esp. in manzai), companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
合い方
aikata partner (esp. in manzai), companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
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