相手役

Reading

Kana: あいてやく

Romaji: aiteyaku

Definition

noun

1

opposing role; partner

Kanji

相

Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-

Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy

手

Readings: シュ、 ズ、 て、 て-、 -て、 た-

Meaning: hand

役

Readings: ヤク、 エキ

Meanings: duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role