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相手取る

Reading

Kana: あいてどる
Romaji: aitedoru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
v5r
vt
1

to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-
Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Readings: シュ、 ズ、 て、 て-、 -て、 た-
Meaning: hand
Readings: シュ、 と.る、 と.り、 と.り-、 とり、 -ど.り
Meanings: take, fetch, take up

Example Sentences

会社(かいしゃ)(もと)会計(かいけい)相手取(あいてど)って訴訟(そしょう)()こした。
➥The company took action against its former accountant.
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彼女(かのじょ)(かれ)相手取(あいてど)って損害(そんがい)賠償(ばいしょう)訴訟(そしょう)()こした。
➥She sued him for damages.
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(わたし)はその医者(いしゃ)相手取(あいてど)って訴訟(そしょう)()こした。
➥I brought a suit against the doctor.
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(かれ)らは(くに)相手取(あいてど)って損害(そんがい)賠償(ばいしょう)(うった)えを()こした。
➥They sued the government for damages.
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