競争
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Noun meaning a contest or rivalry. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『競争する』 (kyōsō suru, 'to compete').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, chat at a local café after watching a sports event on TV, discussing their thoughts on competitive activities.
競争
きょうそう
competition, contest
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of a race where everyone is 'kyō' (sounds like 'compete') to win. 'Kyō-sō' → 競争 (kyōsō, 'competition').
Cultural Note
『競争』 (kyōsō, 'competition') is common in Japanese schools, sports, and business. Events like 『運動会』 (undōkai, 'sports day') feature friendly competitions, reflecting values of effort and teamwork.
Forms
Base: 競争Noun meaning a contest or rivalry. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『競争する』 (kyōsō suru, 'to compete').