Quick answer
競 is the kanji for "Bid / Bout / Race". A common reading is きそ.う (kisou). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bid / Bout / Race
Also : Bid · Bout · Race · Emulate · Contest · Compete With
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 競 represents 'EMULATE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of emulate.
On-reading: きょう — remember this sound by associating it with emulate. Kun-reading: きそ.う.
Example Sentences
二人の選手が最後まで競い合い、会場全体が興奮に包まれました。
ふたりのせんしゅがさいごまできそいあい、かいじょうぜんたいがこうふんにつつまれました。
Two athletes competed against each other until the very end, and the entire venue was filled with excitement.
競争社会において、自分だけのスキルを磨くことが大切です。
きょうそうしゃかいにおいて、じぶんだけのすきるをみがくことがたいせつです。
In a competitive society, it's important to hone your own unique skills.
Vocabulary using 競
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