抗争
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Base noun form. Used to describe conflicts, disputes, or acts of resistance, often in formal or serious contexts. Example: 『抗争が起きた』 (kousou ga okita, 'a dispute arose').
Theme
At a local park, User and their friend Akira talk about current events and social issues they read about in the news.
抗争
こうそう
dispute, resistance
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ko' (like 'co-' in 'conflict') and 'so' (like 'so' in 'so much tension') — 'ko-so' sounds like 'co-so' for a dispute or resistance. Think: 'Co-so dispute' → 抗争 (kousou, 'dispute, resistance').
Cultural Note
In Japanese society, 『抗争』 (kousou) often refers to conflicts or disputes, such as labor disputes or gang rivalries, and is used in news and legal contexts to describe serious confrontations.
Forms
Base: 抗争Base noun form. Used to describe conflicts, disputes, or acts of resistance, often in formal or serious contexts. Example: 『抗争が起きた』 (kousou ga okita, 'a dispute arose').