(literary) they

opposition

to oppose

tie (a string, rope, sash, etc.) / connect / be bound (by love, friendship, etc.) / enter a contract, form an alliance / wrap up, wind up / conclude, end

past tense and perfective aspect of 結ぶ (musubu) [godan]

union; alliance

to ally

(used after an adjective in the te-form) unbearable / unable to lose to; no match for

an enemy / an opponent, a competitor / (historical) the other party in a lawsuit / 的: (historical) in the red-light district, a term of reference used between prostitutes and customers

an enemy / revenge, vengeance / opponent (of the game or conflict) / (archaic, obsolete) marriage partner