競
emulate · compete with · bid · sell at auction · bout · contest · race
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of two stands and elder. Standing and competing with elder.
Symbolism
Competition, sport, rivalry. Represents contending.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
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
Proverbs & Idioms
競争は進歩の母
きょうそうはしんぽのはは
Competition is the mother of progress
Rivalry drives improvement
Anime & Manga
競女!!!!!!!!
Keijo!!!!!!!!
A well-known work with 競 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 競 mean in Japanese?
競 means emulate, compete with, bid, sell at auction, bout, contest, race.
How do you read 競?
On'yomi: キョウ、ケイ (KYOU, KEI). Kun'yomi: きそ.う、せ.る、くら.べる (kisou, seru, kuraberu).
How many strokes does 競 have?
競 has 20 strokes. Its radical is 立 (stand).
Is 競 a good kanji for a tattoo?
競 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means emulate, compete with, bid, sell at auction, bout, contest, race. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.