強敵 (kyouteki) Japanese meaning: formidable enemy | KotomoraOur 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.