JLPT N3 Intermediate
敵
An opponent, rival, or hostile force.
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敵する tekisuru - a formal verb meaning "to oppose" or "to be a match for"
1 Noun
Enemy" / "Threat
Describes a hostile entity, military adversary, or abstract menace that poses a significant danger.
Example
兵士たち は 国 を 守る ため 敵 と 戦った 。
The soldiers fought the enemy to protect their country.
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2 Noun
Opponent" / "Rival
Identifies an opposing party in a structured competition, game, or business rivalry where the objective is to win.
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