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競う
kisou
Description
「競う」は、だれかと勝ち負けを決めるために、力や技をくらべることです。
"競う" means to compare strength or skill with someone to decide who wins or loses.
スポーツや仕事など、いろいろな場面で使います。
It is used in various situations such as sports and work.
Meanings
競うkisou
to compete, to contend against others
二人はスピードを競った。
The two competed in speed.
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Notes
- Nuance
競う stresses vying to be better, while 争う can mean fighting or quarreling.
- Etymology
base of the noun 競争 (kyousou), sharing the character 競 meaning 'compete'.
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