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争

争 — contend, dispute, argue

Learn the correct stroke order for 争 (contend), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 46 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あらそ.うarasou、いか.でかikadeka
Strokes6
Radical亅
Frequency#271
Meaningscontend, dispute, argue

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

競争きょうそうcompetition; contest; rivalrynoun
係争けいそうdispute; contention; conflictnoun
抗争こうそうrivalry; feud; conflictnoun
戦争せんそうwarnoun
争いあらそいfight; dispute; feudnoun
争うあらそうto compete; to contest; to contendverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 争 (contend) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 亅.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 争 is #271, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

競争きょうそう — competition; contest; rivalry
係争けいそう — dispute; contention; conflict
抗争こうそう — rivalry; feud; conflict

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 争 have?

The kanji 争 (contend) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 争?

争 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 争 mean?

争 means: contend, dispute, argue. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: あらそ.う, いか.でか.

What JLPT level is 争?

争 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.