競

競 — emulate, compete with, bid

Learn the correct stroke order for 競 (emulate), a 20-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 420 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 20

On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou、ケイkei

Kun'yomi (訓読み)きそ.うkisou、せ.るseru、くら.べるkuraberu

Strokes20

Radical立

Frequency#610

Meaningsemulate, compete with, bid, sell at auction, bout, contest, race

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 20 — start from the green dot

Common Words

競うきそうto compete; to contend; to vieverb

競るせるto competeverb

競泳きょうえいcompetitive swimming; swimming racenoun

競演きょうえんcontest (between performers); competitive performancenoun

競技きょうぎgame; match; contestnoun

競合きょうごうcontention; competition; rivalrynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 競 (emulate) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 20 strokes with radical 立.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 競 is #610, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

競うきそう — to compete; to contend; to vie

競るせる — to compete

競泳きょうえい — competitive swimming; swimming race

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (立)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 競 have?

The kanji 競 (emulate) has 20 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 競?

競 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 競 mean?

競 means: emulate, compete with, bid, sell at auction, bout, contest, race. On'yomi readings: キョウ, ケイ. Kun'yomi readings: きそ.う, せ.る, くら.べる.

What JLPT level is 競?

競 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.