強敵
Meanings
1
formidable enemy; strong opponent; tough adversary
Used for a powerful rival or opponent in competition, battle, sports, or games. Carries a nuance of respect or challenge.
Our next opponent is a formidable one.
He defeated a strong opponent and won the championship.
Usage patterns
- 強敵と戦うto fight a formidable opponent
We ended up facing a formidable opponent in the final.
- 強敵を倒すto defeat a formidable opponent
The team defeated a formidable opponent and won the championship.
- 強敵に挑むto take on a formidable opponent
He fearlessly took on the formidable opponent.
- 強敵が現れるa formidable opponent appears
It seems a formidable opponent will show up in the next match.