Usage patterns 〈 人ひと 〉 に 敵てき 意い を 抱いだ く to harbor hostility toward someone
He harbored hostility toward his boss.
〈 人ひと 〉 に 敵てき 意い を 示しめ す to show hostility toward someone
She showed hostility toward her new coworker.
敵てき 意い をむき 出だ しにする to openly display hostility
He glared at his opponent, openly showing hostility.
〈 人ひと 〉 に 敵てき 意い を 向む ける to direct hostility at someone
They are directing hostility at the government.
Related words 敵対 emphasizes active opposition or confrontation and is often used as 敵対する , while 敵意 refers to the inner feeling of hostility itself.
反感 is a more personal, emotional antipathy or resentment, whereas 敵意 can be broader and more formal, implying a stance of opposition.
悪意 refers to malicious intent or ill will behind an action, while 敵意 is the underlying feeling of hostility toward someone.
憎悪 is a stronger, deeper hatred or loathing, while 敵意 is a milder, more general sense of antagonism.
敵意 means open hostility or animosity toward someone, while 遺恨 specifically refers to a grudge that lingers from past wrongs.
Opposites 好意 expresses goodwill or favorable feelings toward someone, the direct opposite of the hostile feeling in 敵意 .
敵意 means hostility or ill will, the opposite of the warm, brotherly bond expressed by 友愛 .
Don't confuse with 敵視 is the act of regarding someone as an enemy (a verb-like attitude), while 敵意 is the feeling of hostility itself.
敵意 refers to the inner feeling of hostility one holds, whereas 敵対 describes the outward relationship or stance of opposition between parties.
Etymology Compound of 敵 (enemy, opponent) and 意 (mind, feeling, intention). The combination straightforwardly yields the meaning 'hostile intent'.
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