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敵
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hostile takeover
Examples
我々ACME Ltd.としては、全力を持って敵対的買収に対抗するものと、明言しておこう。
We, ACME Ltd., hereby announce that we will resist with all our strength this hostile takeover.
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Idiomatic expression
his true objective lies elsewhere; there are ulterior motives at play; the enemy is at Honnōji
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diversionary tactics; concealing one's true motives until the last moment
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Proverb
know your enemy, know thyself, and you shall not fear a hundred battles
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lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great; splendid; marvellous (marvelous); fantastic; superb
Examples
あなた達は本当に素敵なお客だ。
You're such a lovely audience.
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Esp. 叶う
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled
Examples
もし病気の人が千羽の鶴を折ると、その人の願いが叶うの。
If a sick person folds one thousand paper cranes, her wish will come true.
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Esp. 適う
to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to conform to (standards, rules, etc.); to be consistent with
Examples
彼は我々の心にかなう人物だ。
He is a man after our own hearts.
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Esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb
to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. the heat)
Examples
バレエ音楽の指揮者として彼にかなうものはいない。
He stands alone as a conductor of ballet music.
