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競う (きそう) — to compete · Nihongo Circle
Dictionary
競う
きそう
godan verb
transitive 他動詞
intransitive 自動詞
Meanings
1
to compete
2
to contend
3
to vie
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Mine a sentence — saw 競う in the wild?
Kanji in this word
競
Emulate, Compete With, Bid
20 strokes
More words with
競
競技
きょうぎ ·
game
N3
競争
きょうそう ·
competition
N4
競輪
けいりん ·
keirin
競る
せる ·
to compete
競泳
きょうえい ·
competitive swimming
競演
Full entry on Jisho
きょうえん ·
contest (between performers)
競争力
きょうそうりょく ·
competitiveness
競馬
けいば ·
horse racing
N2