競
Kanji · N2
競 / emulate
Kanji for emulate, compete with, or bid.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョウ、ケイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | きそ.う、せ.る、くら.べる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
競 carries the meaning emulate, compete with, or bid.
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Common compounds with 競
競艇きょうていkyōtei / boat race / hydroplane racing event and gambling sport in Japan
競うきそうto compete / to contend / to vie
競争きょうそうcompetition / contest / rivalry
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