敵
enemy · foe · opponent
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and strike. Making enemy with strike.
Symbolism
Enemy, hostile, rival. Represents enemy.
Component Breakdown
啇 + strike
Words & Expressions
Words written with 敵
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
敵本主義
てきほんしゅぎ
diversionary tactics; concealing one's true motives until the last moment
大胆不敵
だいたんふてき
daring; fearless; audacious
天下無敵
てんかむてき
peerless; unequalled; unequaled
怨敵退散
おんてきたいさん
invoking disaster upon one's mortal enemy; Confusion to the 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
Anime & Manga
進撃の巨人
Attack on Titan
Depicts battles against titans, the 'enemy' of humanity.
ループ7回目の悪役令嬢は、元敵国で自由気ままな花嫁生活を満喫する
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!
A well-known work with 敵 in its Japanese title.
新米オッサン冒険者、最強パーティに死ぬほど鍛えられて無敵になる。
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible
A well-known work with 敵 in its Japanese title.
やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。 続 「きっと、女の子はお砂糖とスパイスと素敵な何かでできている。」
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO! OVA
A well-known work with 敵 in its Japanese title.
かつて魔法少女と悪は敵対していた。
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies
A well-known work with 敵 in its Japanese title.
Games
モンスターハンター
Monster Hunter(2004)
Developer: Capcom
Action game hunting giant monsters (enemies).
View on Amazon →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?
敵 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means enemy, foe, opponent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.