Word details
敵
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敵.
Dictionary
Entry
1
opponent; rival; adversary
Examples
ある男を判断するには、その人の友人によるのと同様に敵によって判断するのがいいだろう。
You shall judge of a man by his foes as well as by his friends.
2
menace; danger; threat; enemy
Examples
彼は敵に不意打ちを食わせた。
He surprised his opponent.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
敵
enemy, foe, opponent
15 strokesFrequency 1,205JLPT N1Grade 6
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