Kanji · N1 · 15 strokes
敵 / enemy
Kanji for enemy, foe, or opponent.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | テキ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かたき、あだ、かな.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
敵 carries the meaning enemy, foe, or opponent.
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How to write 敵
Trace 敵 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 敵
大敵たいてきgreat rival / powerful enemy / archenemy
無敵むてきinvincible / unrivaled / unrivalled
素敵すてきlovely / wonderful / charming
敵てきopponent / rival / adversary
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 敵 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
敵 — Kanji Practice
15 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/敵
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