N3

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N3
Meaning
compete, compete, quarrel
Onyomi
キョウ、ケイ
Kunyomi
きそ(う)、せ(る)
Formula
競 = 立 + 兄 + 立 + 兄。

Story

競 is analyzed as a combination of 立 (stand), 兄 (brother), 立 (stand), 兄 (brother) and denotes compete, compete, quarrel.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.

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