also: てきき
enemy aircraft; enemy plane
Military term for an enemy airplane. Often used in wartime contexts or military reports.
See also: 味方機
The radar picked up an enemy plane.
A formation of enemy aircraft is approaching.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading てっき is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common than てっき.
Compound of 敵 (てき, 'enemy') and 機 (き, 'aircraft'). The reading てっき is a common contraction of てきき.