1.
opponent; opposing player or team
The person or team one faces in a match, game, or contest. Common in sports, board and video games, and other competitive settings.
対戦相手は強い。
The opponent is strong.
次の試合の対戦相手が決まった。
The opponent for the next match has been decided.
決勝の対戦相手は去年の優勝チームだ。
Our opponent in the final is last year's winning team.
Compound of 対戦 (facing off in a match) + 相手 (the other party).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 対戦相手を探す: to look for an opponent
- 対戦相手に勝つ: to beat one's opponent
- 強敵の対戦相手: a formidable opponent