1.
enemy camp; enemy lines; opponent's territory
The camp, territory, or position occupied by the enemy or opposing side. Used in military, sports, and board game contexts.
敵陣に突入する。
To charge into enemy territory.
敵陣深くまでドリブルで切り込んだ。
He dribbled deep into the opponent's half.
将棋で歩が敵陣に入ると、成って「と金」になる。
In shogi, when a pawn enters the opponent's territory, it promotes to a gold general.
Used across military, sports, and board game contexts to refer to the opposing side's territory or position.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 敵陣に乗り込む: to push into enemy territory
- 敵陣に切り込む: to cut into enemy lines
- 敵陣深く: deep into enemy territory
- 敵陣を突破する: to break through enemy lines
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 自陣: one's own camp/territory — the opposite; one's own side of the field or board
- 陣地: camp, position, base — a more general term for an established position
- 敵地: enemy territory — similar meaning but refers more to the land or region itself
USAGE:
In 将棋 (Japanese chess), 敵陣 refers to the three rows closest to the opponent, where pieces can be promoted. In sports like soccer and rugby, it refers to the opponent's half of the field.