敵国
also: てっこく
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
enemy nation; hostile country
Refers to a country that is an enemy in a military, political, or competitive context. Can be used attributively with の.
That country was our enemy nation for many years.
A spy from the enemy country was captured.
Usage patterns
- 敵国と戦うto fight against an enemy country
That country has fought against enemy nations for many years.
- 敵国に宣戦布告するto declare war on an enemy country
The government declared war on the enemy country.
- 敵国に侵攻するto invade an enemy country
The army invaded the enemy country.
- 敵国のスパイa spy for an enemy country
He is suspected of being a spy for an enemy country.