相手取る

あいてどる

Also written 相手どる

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb, Transitive to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)

Kanji

• 相 mutual. Read as あい.
• 手 hand
• 取 take. Read as とる.

Common phrases

• 国を相手取る

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