English–Japanese
“hostility” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitekitai
Example
両国の敵対は続いています。ryō koku no teki tai wa tsuzu i te i ma su
Hostility between the two countries continues.
How to say “hostility” in Japanese
“Hostility” in Japanese is 敵対 (tekitai).
Describes treating another side as an enemy and resisting its aims, often creating a tense relationship.
Example sentences with 敵対
長年の敵対が市民の交流を妨げています。naga nen no teki tai ga shi min no kō ryū o samata ge te i ma su
Long-standing hostility is hindering exchanges among citizens.
Tips for using 敵対
- In formal Japanese, 敵対 (tekitai) often describes relations between states or organized groups, so it sounds more public and deliberate than a private dislike.