Word details

敵に回す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敵に回す.

Dictionary

Entry

敵に回すてきにまわすExpressionGodan verbFreq #9063
1

to make an enemy (of); to turn (someone) into an enemy; to antagonize

Examples
全員を敵に回して彼の味方をすることにした。
I decided to take his side against the others.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

enemy, foe, opponent

15 strokesFrequency 1,205JLPT N1Grade 6

On

テキ

Kun

かたきあだかな.う

-times, round, game, revolve, counter for occurrences

6 strokesFrequency 50JLPT N3Grade 2

On

カイ

Kun

まわ.る-まわ.る-まわ.りまわ.す-まわ.すまわ.し--まわ.しもとお.るか.える

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