鉤心闘角
Reading: こうしんとうかく
Meaning: densely packed buildings; fierce competition
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Example Sentence
The city buildings stand densely packed like a forest of hooks and horns.
Usage Notes
Originally described the appearance of densely packed buildings, but now also metaphorically refers to intense competition or rivalry.
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