enemy, opponent

About this kanji

The kanji 敵 (てき) primarily means "enemy" or "opponent." It is commonly used as a noun to refer to someone or something in opposition. For example, 敵対 (てきたい) means "opposition," and 敵国 (てきこく) refers to an "enemy country." Another compound, 敵方 (てきほう), describes "the opposing side," such as in a conflict or competition. While 敵 is mostly a noun, you can use it with the native reading あいて to indicate an opponent in a more general sense. Be mindful that the context can change the intensity of the term, as it may be used in various situations, from sports to personal relationships.

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Example sentences

• 敵の軍隊が近づいている。

  The enemy army is approaching.

Meanings across languages

English

enemy, opponent

Tiếng Việt

kẻ thù, đối thủ

日本語

敵, 対戦相手, 競技相手

한국어

적, 상대

中文

敌人, 对手

id

musuh, lawan

th

ศัตรู, คู่แข่ง

es

enemigo, oponente

fr

ennemi, opposant

de

Feind, Gegner

pt

inimigo, oponente

Common compounds

• 敵対てきたいopposition, hostility
• 敵国てきこくenemy country
• 敵方てきほうthe opposing side
• 親敵おやがたきparent enemy