競争
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 競争
1
competition; contest; rivalry; race
Examples
十中八九、彼が競争に勝つでしょう。
In nine cases out of ten, he will win the race.
2
Biology
competition (between organisms or species)
Examples
ジェーンとメアリーはいつも人の気を引こうと競争している。
Jane and Mary are always competing for attention.
Kanji in this Word
競
20 strokes
Frequency: 610
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
emulate
compete with
bid
sell at auction
bout
contest
race
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きそ.う
せ.る
くら.べる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かい
わたなべ
争
6 strokes
Frequency: 271
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
contend
dispute
argue
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あらそ.う
いか.でか
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