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What is the Kanji for 'Compete'? | 競

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Compete', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Compete' is 競.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Compete

    Reading

    kunyomi

    se

    きそ

    kiso

    onyomiけい

    kei

    きょう

    kyou

    Parts

    Stand Older brother

    Example Word

    競争: competition. The Japanese verbal noun '競争 (きょうそう)' means 'competition'. It refers to a situation in which individuals or groups strive to outperform each other, often in a specific activity or field. This word is commonly used in contexts such as sports, business, academics, or any scenario where rivalry or striving for superiority is involved. For example: The competition was fierce「競争は激しかった」(きょうそうははげしかった). They are in competition for the top position「彼らはトップの座を競争している」(かれらはトップのざをきょうそうしている). Note that '競争' can also imply a sense of striving or effort, not just direct rivalry.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    20

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1336

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Older brother

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

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Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 兄 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 競 mean?

競 means 'Compete'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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