Meaning

Primary

Arch Enemy

Alternatives

Rival, Enemy

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your big enemy is your worst enemy. Your arch enemy.

Reading

たいてき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

ワニカニの大敵はだれだと思いますか?

Who do you think is Wanikani's rival?

オレたちの大敵が、ついに敗北を認めたぞ。

Our arch enemy finally acknowledged their defeat.

分かっていると思うけど、油断大敵だよ。「猿も木から落ちる」って言うだろう?

As you all know, overconfidence is man’s greatest enemy. People say "even monkeys fall from trees," right?

Kanji Composition