Nihongo Master Nihongo Master
Pricing Compare Dictionary Blog

Meaning of 競り合う(せりあう) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

競り合う, 競合う
Kana Reading
せりあう
Romaji
seriau
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `u` ending, intransitive verb
    Meaning
    to struggle for; to compete with; to vie with

Example Sentences

競り合う, 競合う, せりあう used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
競り合う
Plain Polite
競り合います
Negative
競り合わない
Negative Polite
競り合いません

Past

Plain
競り合った
Plain Polite
競り合いました
Negative
競り合わなかった
Negative Polite
競り合いませんでした

Te

Plain
競り合って
Plain Polite
競り合いまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
競り合われる
Plain Polite
競り合われます
Negative
競り合われない
Negative Polite
競り合われません

Popular Study Lists

Study lists that include this entry

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 2

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

20 strokes

Learn more
JLPT 4

fit, suit, join, 0.1

On: ゴウ, ガッ, カッ

Kun: あ.う, -あ.う, あ.い, あい-, -あ.い, -あい, あ.わす, あ.わせる, -あ.わせる

6 strokes

Learn more

Go beyond looking it up

Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know

You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.

  • Save to personal study lists
  • Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
  • Print handwriting practice sheets
  • Test yourself with skill quizzes
  • Track progress across every word you study
Start Free 7-Day Trial

No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

Earn with Nihongo Master

Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.

Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.

  • 30% lifetime recurring commission
  • 60-day referral cookie
  • No approval needed — start right away
  • Monthly payouts via PayPal
Learn More About the Program