Kanji 敵: enemy, foe, opponent
Key takeaways
Kanji 敵: enemy, foe, opponent. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 敵
enemy, foe, opponent
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The component 啇 here signifies an equal match or a worthy opponent. When you strike (攵) someone who is an equal (啇) to you in strength, that person is your enemy. Imagine a battle where you face off against a formidable foe.
