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競争
kyousou
Description
「競争」は、二人以上の人やチームが、勝つためや一番になるために頑張ることです。
"競争" means when two or more people or teams try hard to win or be number one.
スポーツや仕事、勉強など、いろいろな場面で使います。
It is used in various situations like sports, work, and studying.
Meanings
競争kyousou
competition; rivalry; contest
二つの会社が激しく競争している。
Two companies are fiercely competing.
競争するkyousou suru
to compete; to contend
友だちと走って競争した。
I raced against my friend.
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Notes
- Etymology
競 (compete) + 争 (contend) — two characters with similar 'struggle' meanings combined.
- Nuance
競争 is neutral rivalry; 競技 means athletic contest, and 争い stresses conflict or dispute.
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