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敵

敵 — enemy, foe, opponent

Learn the correct stroke order for 敵 (enemy), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 615 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テキteki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かたきkataki、あだada、かな.うkanau
Strokes15
Radical攴
Frequency#1205
Meaningsenemy, foe, opponent

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

強敵きょうてきformidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemynoun
宿敵しゅくてきold enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemynoun
政敵せいてきpolitical opponentnoun
素敵すてきlovely; wonderful; charmingna-adjective
敵意てきいhostility; animosity; enmitynoun
敵対てきたいhostility; antagonism; oppositionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 敵 (enemy) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 攴.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 敵 is #1205, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

強敵きょうてき — formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
宿敵しゅくてき — old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy
政敵せいてき — political opponent

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 敵 have?

The kanji 敵 (enemy) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 敵?

敵 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 敵 mean?

敵 means: enemy, foe, opponent. On'yomi readings: テキ. Kun'yomi readings: かたき, あだ, かな.う.

What JLPT level is 敵?

敵 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.