Japanese

せる
Meaning: to compete; to bid; to contest
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 競る 競らない
Polite 競ります 競りません
Past 競った 競らなかった
Polite + Past 競りました 競りませんでした
Te-form 競って 競らなくて
Potential 競れる 競れない
Passive 競られる 競られない
Causative 競らせる 競らせない
Causative + Passive 競らされる 競らされない
Imperative 競れ 競るな

Handwriting

競
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Example

The two competed fiercely for the top spot until the end.

Usage Notes

Used when multiple parties struggle for victory or when bidding at an auction.

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