“Adversary” in Japanese
Short answer
Adversary in Japanese is “敵対勢力” (tekitaiseiryoku). Full meaning: adversary, opposition, hostile forces.
Other ways to say “Adversary” in Japanese
敵
kataki rival, opponent, adversary, competitor, enemy (esp. one with which there is longstanding enmity), foe; revenge; opponent, rival, adversary
対戦相手
taisen'aite opponent, adversary, the competition, the other side, one's enemy
ガタキ
gataki rival, opponent, adversary, competitor, enemy (esp. one with which there is longstanding enmity), foe; revenge; opponent, rival, adversary
カタキ
kataki rival, opponent, adversary, competitor, enemy (esp. one with which there is longstanding enmity), foe; revenge; opponent, rival, adversary
反対者
hantaisha foe, opponent, adversary, dissenter
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