仇
あだ · also あた、あたん
foe; enemy; rival; resentment
Meaning
- foe; enemy; rival
- resentment; enmity; grudge
- harm; injury
Example sentences
カーペットには埃を吸収するダストポケット効果があり、埃の飛散を防ぐ特長があるのだが、それが仇になった結果といえる。
Carpets have the effect of a dust pocket, with merit of sucking up dust and stopping it flying around, but you can say that effect backfires.
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They determined to avenge their father's death on their uncle.
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The thief entered the house at the back door by the open window.