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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

    競

    Meaning

    Compete

    Reading

    kunyomiせ

    se

    きそ

    kiso

    onyomiけい

    kei

    きょう

    kyou

    Parts

    立Stand 兄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

    立

    Stroke Count

    20

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1336

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 競

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

    kanji

    立

    Meaning

    Stand

    kanji

    兄

    Meaning

    Older brother

Words Using 競

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    競技

    Meaning

    Competition

    word

    競争

    Meaning

    Competition

Kanji Related to 競 Through the Part 立

These 14 kanji contain the part 立 as well.

    kanji

    泣

    Meaning

    Weep, Cry

    kanji

    端

    Meaning

    End, Edge

    kanji

    音

    Meaning

    Sound

    kanji

    商

    Meaning

    Trade, Deal

    kanji

    拉

    Meaning

    Yank, Abduct

    kanji

    童

    Meaning

    Juvenile

    kanji

    顔

    Meaning

    Face

    kanji

    粒

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    章

    Meaning

    Chapter, Badge

    kanji

    翌

    Meaning

    Next, Following

    kanji

    竜

    Meaning

    Dragon

    kanji

    辛

    Meaning

    Hard, Spicy

    kanji

    親

    Meaning

    Parent

    kanji

    位

    Meaning

    Rank

Kanji Related to 競 Through the Part 兄

These 4 kanji contain the part 兄 as well.

    kanji

    況

    Meaning

    Situation, Condition

    kanji

    党

    Meaning

    Party, Faction

    kanji

    祝

    Meaning

    Celebrate

    kanji

    呪

    Meaning

    Curse

Learn the Kanji 競

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.