Meaning of 競争 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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競争JLPT 4
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Kana Readingきょうそう
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Romajikyōsō
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- competition; contest
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- Parts of speech
- noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- to compete
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Example Sentences
競争, きょうそう used in context
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There's going to be a three-mile race tomorrow.
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She got first prize in the eating contest.
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She competed against many fine athletes.
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She won the one hundred meter race.
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She was strong enough to run a 10-mile race.
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She set a new Japanese record in the 100 meter dash.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
emulate, compete with, bid, sell at auction, bout, contest, race
On: キョウ, ケイ
Kun: きそ.う, せ.る, くら.べる
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