争
Kanji · N2
争 / contend
Kanji for contend, dispute, or argue.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あらそ.う、いか.でか | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
争 carries the meaning contend, dispute, or argue.
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Common compounds with 争
争うあらそうto compete / to contest / to contend
競争きょうそうcompetition / contest / rivalry
戦争せんそうwar
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