相棒
あいぼう
partner, buddy
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Examples
彼は長年の仕事の相棒だ。
かれはながねんのしごとのあいぼうだ。
He has been my work partner for many years.
相棒と二人で小さな店を始めた。
あいぼうとふたりでちいさなみせをはじめた。
My buddy and I started a small shop together.
この古い自転車は私の相棒だ。
このふるいじてんしゃはわたしのあいぼうだ。
This old bicycle is my trusty companion.
Common patterns
- 長年の相棒
- a partner of many years
- 相棒を組む
- to pair up with someone
- いい相棒
- a good partner
Memory tip
Originally the man at the other end of the 棒 carrying a palanquin — the one at your side. It is casual and affectionate (detectives, comedy duos, even a beloved tool); in formal business you would say 共同経営者 instead.
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