The two runners competed for speed towards the goal.
競
emulate, compete with, bid, sell at auction, bout, contest, race
Kanji
Grade
Grade 4
Strokes
20 strokes
Radical
立部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
キョウ, ケイ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
きそう, せる, くらべる
Nanori (Name Reading)
きそう, つよし
Common Readings
キョウ, ケイ, きそ…う, せ…る
Example sentences
Competition in the market became intense, and product prices fell.
Our company is fighting for survival in the face of fierce competition.
He set a new record in the track and field competition.
The opening ceremony was held, and then the competition began.
The two athletes are competing for the championship.
The three major companies are competing fiercely, reaching a state of tripartite standing.
In the packed stadium, the spectators were sending enthusiastic cheers.
The final runner of the Ekiden entered the stadium.
I went to the racecourse on the weekend and enjoyed horse racing with my friends.
Example Vocabulary
競う
to compete; to rival; to vie
競争
competition
競技
game; match; contest; competition
競い合う
to compete with each other
小競り合い
競技場
stadium; arena; sports ground
競馬
horse racing
競合
competition; rivalry; conflict; contention
競争相手
competitor; rival
競売
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