greatest enemy

language: ja

definitions

  1. The most dangerous, hostile, or formidable opponent or adversary that a person, group, or nation faces in a direct conflict or competition.
    ja: 最大の敵
  2. A metaphorical reference to one's own destructive habits, emotions, or character flaws, such as fear, procrastination, or arrogance, that primarily prevent personal success.
    ja: 自己の障害
  3. The most critical obstacle, deficiency, or adverse condition that significantly hinders progress, development, or the achievement of a specific goal.
    ja: 最大の障害

examples

  1. During the rebellion, the colonial forces were viewed by many locals as the greatest enemy.

    反乱の間、植民地軍は多くの地元住民から最大の敵と見なされていた。

  2. He realized that his greatest enemy was not his competitors, but his own lack of discipline.

    彼は、最大の敵は競合相手ではなく、自分自身の自己規律の欠如であることに気づいた。

  3. Poor infrastructure continues to be the greatest enemy of economic growth in the region.

    不十分なインフラは、依然としてこの地域の経済成長の最大の敵となっている。