How to Say ‘Make the whole world your enemy’ in Japanese
全世界を敵に回して
ぜんせかいをてきにまわして
💬 Usage Tip: 敵に回す translates literally to 'turn into an enemy', often implying a bold or risky action.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese culture, the concept of 'whole world vs individual' highlights the enormity of one's resolve.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
全ぜん
[zen]
all; whole
全 means “all/entire.” Combined with 世界: 全世界 = “the whole world.”
全世界を敵に回しても諦めない。
Even if I make the whole world my enemy, I won’t give up.
世界せかい
[sekai]
world
世界 means “world.” In 全世界 it means “the entire world.”
全世界を敵に回して生きるのは難しい。
It’s hard to live after making the whole world your enemy.
をを
[o]
(object marker)
Marks 全世界 as the direct object: 全世界を敵に回す.
全世界を敵に回しても進む。
Even if I make the whole world my enemy, I’ll move forward.
敵てき
[teki]
enemy
敵 means “enemy.” In the set phrase 敵に回す = “turn into an enemy.”
全世界を敵に回して後悔するな。
Don’t regret turning the whole world into your enemy.
にに
[ni]
as; into (state)
に indicates a resulting state/role: 敵に = “as an enemy.”
全世界を敵に回しても笑う。
Even if I make the whole world my enemy, I’ll smile.
回しまわし
[mawashi]
turn (something) around; turn into (stem)
回す “to turn/rotate.” Idiom 敵に回す = “to make (someone) an enemy.” Here in te-form: 回して.
全世界を敵に回して勝てると思うな。
Don’t think you can win after making the whole world your enemy.
てて
[te]
and; by doing (te-form)
て connects actions; here it means “by/after making … your enemy.”
全世界を敵に回して生きられると思うな。
Don’t think you can live after making the whole world your enemy.
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