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争
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
あらそ.う・いか.でか
arasou / ikadeka
contend · dispute · argue
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of two hands fighting. Fighting.
Symbolism
War, competition, dispute. Represents fighting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
百家争鳴
ひゃっかそうめい
let a hundred schools of thought contend; let a hundred schools of thought contend
生存競争
せいぞんきょうそう
struggle for existence; struggle for existence
過当競争
かとうきょうそう
excessive competition; excessive competition
争いの種
あらそいのたね
Seeds of conflict; The cause of disputes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 争 mean in Japanese?
争 means contend, dispute, argue.
How do you read 争?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: あらそ.う、いか.でか (arasou, ikadeka).
How many strokes does 争 have?
争 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 亅 (hook).
Is 争 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 争 (contend, dispute, argue) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.