also: てきやく
noun
villain role; antagonist; bad guy
Refers to the role of a villain or antagonist in a story, play, film, or similar context. Often used metaphorically for someone cast as the 'bad guy' in a real-life situation.
彼はその映画で敵役を演じた。
He played the villain in that movie.
会議で彼はいつも敵役を買って出る。
He always takes on the role of the bad guy in meetings.