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What is the Kanji for 'Fight' and 'Struggle'? | 闘

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Fight' and 'Struggle' is 闘.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    Reading

    kunyomiたたか

    tataka

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Gate Beans Measurement

    Example Word

    闘争: struggle or conflict. The Japanese noun '闘争 (とうそう)' can mean 'struggle' or 'conflict'. It is often used to describe a serious or prolonged effort to overcome a challenge, or a clash between opposing forces. This word can be applied to physical, emotional, or ideological battles. For example: The workers are in a struggle for better wages「労働者は賃金向上のための闘争中だ」(ろうどうしゃはちんぎんこうじょうのためのとうそうちゅうだ). The conflict between the two nations escalated「二国間の闘争が激化した」(にこくかんのとうそうがげきかした). Note that '闘争' carries a strong connotation of intensity and effort, and is often used in formal or serious contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1108

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beans

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measurement

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 門 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Interval, Space

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    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Open

    kanji

    Meaning

    Close, Shut

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    Meaning

    Question, Problem

    kanji

    Meaning

    Barrier, Related

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cabinet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clan, Clique

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inspect, Inspection

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quiet, Leisure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Darkness

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 豆 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Head

    kanji

    Meaning

    Short

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ascend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plentiful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Smallpox, Pox

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    Meaning

    Against

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shoot

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

Learn the Kanji

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What does 闘 mean?

闘 means 'Fight' and 'Struggle'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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