争
contend · dispute · argue
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of two hands fighting. Fighting.
Symbolism
War, competition, dispute. Represents fighting.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 争
Four-Character Compounds
百家争鳴
ひゃっかそうめい
let a hundred schools of thought contend
生存競争
せいぞんきょうそう
struggle for existence
過当競争
かとうきょうそう
excessive competition
争いの種
あらそいのたね
Seeds of conflict; The cause of disputes
Anime & Manga
アキバ冥途戦争
Akiba Maid War
A well-known work with 争 in its Japanese title.
魔法戦争
Magical Warfare
A well-known work with 争 in its Japanese title.
マッシュル-MASHLE- 三魔対争神覚者最終試験編
MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Tri-Magicathlon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc
A well-known work with 争 in its Japanese title.
東京リベンジャーズ 三天戦争編
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc
A well-known work with 争 in its Japanese title.
処刑された賢者はリッチに転生して侵略戦争を始める
The Executed Sage Who Was Reincarnated as a Lich Started an All-Out War
A well-known work with 争 in its Japanese title.
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?
争 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means contend, dispute, argue. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.