Auction in Japanese
"auction" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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emulate, compete with, bid, sell at auction, bout, contest, race
Reading: kyou
20 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of two stands and elder. Standing and competing with elder.
What it carries
Competition, sport, rivalry. Represents contending.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for auction?
The most common kanji for "auction" is 競, read as kyou. It means emulate, compete with, bid. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 競 have?
競 has 20 strokes.