JLPT N1
相手取る
To take on or sue someone as a formal opponent.
Readings
Other forms
相手取ります polite form
相手取って te-form
相手取った plain past
Godan Verb, Transitive Verb
To take on" or "To sue
Designates a specific person or organization as the opposing party in a lawsuit or formal dispute.
Example
元 従業員 たち は 会社 を 相手取って 訴訟 を 起こした 。
The former employees filed a lawsuit against the company.
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