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敵
敵 (readings: てき, かたき; Japanese kanji) means “enemy”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 敵国 (enemy country).
What does 敵 mean?
| Kanji | 敵 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | enemy |
| Readings | てき, かたき |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 敵
敵 is read てき or かたき depending on the word.
Example words with 敵
| Example | 敵国 (enemy country) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14