N3
競 meaning and readings
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Kanji
競
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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