also: てっこく
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
enemy nation; hostile country
Refers to a country that is an enemy in a military, political, or competitive context. Can be used attributively with の.
That country was our enemy nation for many years.
A spy from the enemy country was captured.
That country has fought against enemy nations for many years.
The government declared war on the enemy country.
The army invaded the enemy country.
He is suspected of being a spy for an enemy country.