weak opponent; weak enemy
Refers to an adversary that is not strong, often used in competitive or conflict contexts.
He underestimated his weak opponent and lost the match.
It's dangerous to look down on a weak enemy.
Also means 'weak opponent', but 小敵 is more common.
Standard kanji spelling for 'weak opponent'.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 小敵.
Compound of 小 (small, weak) and 敵 (enemy, opponent). The alternate spelling 少敵 uses 少 (few, little) with a similar nuance.