競 kanji stroke order 競 japanese kanji writing 競 kanji diagram-kanji lookup

きょうそう
競争
noun, 'no' adjective
1. competition; contest
'suru' verb
2. to compete
けいば
競馬
noun, 'no' adjective
horse racing
お
押
し
くら
競
noun
children's game in which (at least three) people stand back to back to each other and shove vigorously backwards  (see also: 押し競べ; abbreviation)
せりば
競場
noun
auction hall; auction site; place where auctions take place
せ
競
り
あ
合
う
Most common form: 競合う
'u' godan verb, intransitive verb
to struggle for; to compete with; to vie with
きそ
競
う
'u' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to compete with
2. to emulate
こぜ
小競
り
あ
合
い
noun, 'suru' verb
1. skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy
2. squabble; quarrel; brief argument; exchange of words

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The Kanji: 競 (Kyō / Kiso)

The kanji 競 means "to compete," "to vie," or "to emulate." It doubles the character 立 (stand), depicting two people standing side by side in rivalry. This character represents various forms of competition and comparison.

Common Words & Example Sentences

1. 競争 (kyōsō) - Competition

  • マラソンで競争する。

  • "Compete in a marathon."

2. 競う (kisou) - To compete

  • 技術を競う。

  • "Compete in technical skills."

3. 競技 (kyōgi) - Athletic event

  • オリンピック競技を見る。

  • "Watch Olympic events."

4. 競馬 (keiba) - Horse racing

  • 週末に競馬に行く。

  • "Go to the horse races on weekends."

In summary, 競 describes various competitive activities - from general rivalry (競争) and direct contests (競う) to sports events (競技) and specific sports (競馬). It's essential for discussing competition in Japanese society.

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