敵陣

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 敵陣, read てきじん, combines 敵 (enemy) and 陣 (camp or position).
• Basic usage: It can refer to an enemy camp in battle or, figuratively, the opposing side's territory in sport.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The opponent depends on context
  • 敵陣へ近づいた says the story's scout approached the enemy camp.
  • 敵陣の深くまでボールを運んだ says the player carried the ball deep into the opposing team's territory, not that a literal military attack occurred.
• Depth of movement
  • 深くまで indicates movement far into the area.