Japanese Conversation · Level 126
60 words
Japanese word
敵対
Pronunciation
Romajitekitai
Meaning
- nounhostility
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes treating another side as an enemy and resisting its aims, often creating a tense relationship.
Common phrases
敵対関係teki tai kan kei
hostile relationship
敵対姿勢teki tai shi sei
hostile stance
敵対行動teki tai kō dō
hostile action
Similar words
対立tairitsu: A state in which two sides take opposing positions in a conflict or disagreement.
反目hanmoku: Mutual hostility between people or groups that harms their relationship.
敵意tekii: A hostile feeling or intention directed toward another person or group.
Definition in Japanese
相手を敵とみなして対立すること。ai te o teki to mi na shi te tai ritsu su ru ko to
Word origin
As a Sino-Japanese compound, 敵 (teki, "enemy") and 対 (tai, "face or oppose") combine in 敵対 (tekitai) to express opposition toward an enemy or opposing side.
Usage tips
- 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.