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; struggle for existence
過当競争
かとうきょうそう
excessive competition; 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
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?
Yes. 競 (emulate, compete with, bid, sell at auction, bout, contest, race) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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