敵
enemy · foe · opponent
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
啇 + strike
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and strike. Making enemy with strike.
Symbolism
Enemy, hostile, rival. Represents enemy.
Anime & Manga
進撃の巨人
Attack on Titan(2009)
Depicts battles against titans, the 'enemy' of humanity.
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モンスターハンター
Monster Hunter(2004)
Developer: Capcom
Action game hunting giant monsters (enemies).
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Four-Character Compounds
油断大敵
ゆだんたいてき
don't let your guard down; carelessness is the great enemy; danger comes soonest when it is despised; don't let your guard down
敵本主義
てきほんしゅぎ
diversionary tactics; concealing one's true motives until the last moment; diversionary tactics
大胆不敵
だいたんふてき
daring; fearless; audacious; daring
天下無敵
てんかむてき
peerless; unequalled; unequaled; peerless
怨敵退散
おんてきたいさん
invoking disaster upon one's mortal enemy; Confusion to the enemy!; invoking disaster upon one's mortal enemy
Proverbs & Idioms
敵を知り己を知れば百戦危うからず
てきをしりおのれをしればひゃくせんあやうからず
Know your enemy, know yourself
Knowledge of both sides ensures victory
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 敵 mean in Japanese?
敵 means enemy, foe, opponent.
How do you read 敵?
On'yomi: テキ (TEKI). Kun'yomi: かたき、あだ、かな.う (kataki, ada, kanau).
How many strokes does 敵 have?
敵 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).
Is 敵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 敵 (enemy, foe, opponent) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.