敵かたき討うち

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

revenge; vengeance; retaliation

Refers to the act of taking revenge, especially in a historical or dramatic context of avenging a wrong or a slain person. Often used in the phrase 敵討ちをする.

See also: 仇討ち

• 彼かれは父ちちの敵かたき討うちを誓ちかった。

  He swore to avenge his father.

• 敵かたき討うちのために旅たびに出でる。

  Set out on a journey for revenge.