競う (きそう) — to compete

競う is read きそう and listed as a verb. Meaning: to compete; to contend; to vie.

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 競う.

  • 競合 きょうごう contention
  • 競売 きょうばい auction
  • 競歩 きょうほ racewalking
  • 競走 きょうそう race
  • 競馬 けいば horse racing
  • 競泳 きょうえい competitive swimming
  • 競争 きょうそう competition
  • 競る せる to compete
  • 競演 きょうえん contest (between performers)
  • 競技 きょうぎ game
  • 競輪 けいりん keirin
  • 競艇 きょうてい kyōtei