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敵意 (てきい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
hostility ; enmity ; animosity
A feeling or attitude of active opposition, ill will, or antagonism toward someone or something. Often used in formal, political, or psychological contexts.
Similar words 敵てき 対たい 敵対 is more about active opposition or confrontation, often used as a suru-verb (敵対する), while 敵意 focuses on the inner feeling of hostility.
反はん 感かん 反感 is a more personal, emotional antipathy or resentment, whereas 敵意 can be broader and more formal, implying a stance of opposition.
Etymology Compound of 敵 (enemy, opponent) and 意 (mind, feeling, intention). The combination straightforwardly yields the meaning 'hostile intent'.
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There is long-standing enmity between the two countries.
