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不敵 (ふてき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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na-adjective, noun
daring ; fearless ; bold
Describes a person or attitude that is unshaken by difficulty or danger, often with a nuance of audacity or defiance. Used both positively and negatively depending on context.
Similar words 大だい 胆たん 大胆 emphasizes boldness and lack of hesitation, often in action or decision. 不敵 focuses more on fearlessness in the face of adversity or danger, sometimes with a defiant edge.
勇ゆう 敢かん 勇敢 is straightforward bravery and courage, usually positive. 不敵 can carry a nuance of audacity or recklessness that 勇敢 lacks.
Etymology Compound of 不 (not) and 敵 (enemy, opponent), literally 'having no enemy' or 'unmatched', which developed into the sense of being fearless or daring.
Boldly, she went alone into enemy territory.