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仇を討つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 仇を討つ

敵を討つ
かたきをうつ
あだをうつ (仇を討つ)
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #22935
1

to avenge (someone) by striking down their killer

Examples
彼は迫害者を懲らしめて人民たちのあだを討つだろう。
He will avenge the people on their oppressor.
彼は死んだ父のかたきを討った
He avenged his dead father.

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 2322

Meanings

foe
enemy
revenge
grudge
feud

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あだ
あた
かたき
つれあい
10 strokes
Frequency: 528
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

chastise
attack
defeat
destroy
conquer

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
15 strokes
Frequency: 1205
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

enemy
foe
opponent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたき
あだ
かな.う
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