VocabJLPT N5
opponent
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. opponent
  2. 2. rival
  3. 3. menace
This noun means "enemy" or "opponent." It refers to a person or force that is opposed to you, and can be used both literally in the context of conflict and figuratively in everyday situations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I have no idea where the enemy is.

Sentence 2

I asked myself, "Who's the enemy here?"

Sentence 3

Who do you think we're up against right now?

Sentence 4

I won't share information with rivals.

Sentence 5

Lost again — they're just too strong.