競 — contest; race
競 means “contest; race”. It is a JLPT N2 kanji written with 20 strokes. On'yomi: キョウ (kyou), ケイ (kei). Kun'yomi: きそ(う) (kisou), せ(る) (seru). You'll see it in words such as 競う (kisou, “to compete; to contend”).
競
- Meaning
- contest; race
- On'yomi
- キョウ (kyou), ケイ (kei)
- Kun'yomi
- きそ(う) (kisou), せ(る) (seru)
- Strokes
- 20
- Level
- JLPT N2 · set Conflict & rivalry
How to remember 競
Sounds like 兄: both read ケイ.
Parts: 立 stand · 兄 older brother · 立 stand · 兄 older brother
Words with 競
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 競う | きそう kisou kun | to compete; to contend |
| 競る | せる seru kun | to compete |
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