相手方(あいてがた) あいてがた noun the other party (in a contract, dispute or negotiation) formallegallawbusiness 1. the other party (in a contract, dispute or negotiation) The other side in a legal case, contract, accident or negotiation; a more formal word than 相手(あいて). 相手方(あいてがた)の同意(どうい)が必要(ひつよう)だ。 The other party's consent is required. 事故(じこ)の相手方(あいてがた)と示談(じだん)が成立(せいりつ)した。 We reached a settlement with the other party in the accident. 契約(けいやく)を解除(かいじょ)する場合(ばあい)は、三十日前(さんじゅうにちまえ)までに相手方(あいてがた)へ書面(しょめん)で通知(つうち)すること。 To cancel the contract, notify the other party in writing at least thirty days in advance. UsageUsed in law, business and insurance to name the other side neutrally. In conversation, 相手(あいて) or 向(む)こう is enough.Common collocations相手方(あいてがた)の弁護士(べんごし): the other side's lawyer相手方(あいてがた)に通知(つうち)する: to notify the other party相手方(あいてがた)と交渉(こうしょう)する: to negotiate with the other sideSimilar words先方(せんぽう): the other party (polite; business conversation)当方(とうほう): our side (the counterpart) Related Words Compare: 先方(せんぽう) (the other party (polite) Compare: 当方(とうほう) (our side) general Added 2026.10.7 3:49 · Revised 2026.10.7 3:53 31500/31649_aitegata