競
KanjiJLPT N2
Compete With
emulate, compete with, bid, sell at auction, bout, contest, race
Mnemonic
An older brother takes a stand on the left side of the arena. His older brother takes a stand on the right. Twin siblings locked in eternal rivalry—they Compete With each other in absolutely everything they do.
Additional thoughts
The kanji 競 is literally two identical halves (立 over 兄) placed side by side, like mirror-image brothers standing face to face. Picture two brothers at a starting line, neither willing to lose.Quick recall
Two older brothers stand side by side as mirror-image rivals who Compete With each other endlessly.Details
The keyword for 競 is compete with. This kanji conveys the idea of rivalry, contention, and vying against others for superiority. It suggests two or more parties striving side by side, each trying to outdo the other. The character captures the essence of competition in contexts ranging from races and contests to business rivalries.
- On'yomi
- きょう、けい
- Kun'yomi
- きそ.う、せ.る、くら.べる