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敵 (かたき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, used as a suffix, noun
rival ; opponent ; enemy
Refers to a rival, opponent, or enemy, especially one with longstanding enmity. When used as a suffix, it is often pronounced がたき (e.g., 商売敵 しょうばいがたき 'business rival').
See also: 仇 (あだ) · 敵 (てき)
Written forms 敵かたき
Standard kanji spelling for the reading かたき.
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仇かたき
Alternate kanji spelling, often used in the context of revenge or longstanding enmity.
に
勝か
っ
た
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We won the battle against our longtime enemy.
2
noun
revenge
Used in set phrases like 敵を討つ (かたきをうつ) 'to avenge someone' or 敵討ち (かたきうち) 'revenge'.
3
noun
spouse
archaic
Archaic usage meaning 'spouse'. Not used in modern Japanese.
Similar words 仇あだ Also means 'enemy' or 'revenge', but あだ is more literary and often used in the context of a grudge or harm done.
敵てき Common word for 'enemy' or 'opponent'. かたき carries a stronger nuance of personal enmity or a rival in a specific field.
Etymology The reading かたき is of native Japanese origin. The kanji 敵 and 仇 are both used to represent the concept of an enemy or rival.
