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目の敵にする

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目の敵にする

目の仇にする
目のかたきにする
めのかたきにする
Expression
する Verb
Freq #24811
1

to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 76
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

eye
class
look
insight
experience
care
favor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モク
ボク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-め
ま-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さかん
さがん
さっか
さつか
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
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
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