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争い

arasoi

Description

「争い」は、人と人がけんかをしたり、何かをうばい合ったりすることです。

"争い" means when people fight or compete to take something from each other.

国と国の大きな争いから、友だちとの小さな争いまで、いろいろな場面で使います。

It is used in various situations, from big disputes between countries to small quarrels between friends.

Meanings

争いarasoi

a fight, dispute, or conflict

二人の争いはなかなか終わらない。

The dispute between the two won't end easily.

争いarasoi

a competition or contest for something

一位の争いがとても激しい。

The competition for first place is very intense.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    noun form of the verb 争う (arasou), meaning 'to fight' or 'to compete'.

  • Nuance

    covers both hostile disputes and friendly rivalry, depending on context.

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