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Meanings
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irreconcilable enemy; mortal foe
Yojijukugo expressing a deep, irreconcilable hatred; literally 'cannot share the same sky'. Used in formal or literary contexts to describe a sworn enemy one cannot coexist with.
He fiercely denounced the politician as his mortal enemy.
With irreconcilable hatred, he swore revenge.
Expressions
- 不倶戴天の敵mortal enemy; sworn enemy; nemesis