Translation and Meaning of: 争う - arasou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 争う (arasou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: arasou
Kana: あらそう
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: dispute; to argue; be in disagreement; to compete
Meaning in English: to dispute;to argue;to be at variance;to compete
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (争う) arasou
The word "争う" is a verb of the Japanese language that means "to dispute", "compete", "fight" or "argue". Its etymology dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it was written with the characters "爭う" and had the meaning of "fighting", "battle" or "facing". From the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the spelling became "争う" and its meaning expanded to include the idea of "disputing" or "competing" for something. Nowadays, "争う" is a common word in the Japanese language and can be used in various contexts, from personal conflicts to sports or political competitions.How to Write in Japanese - (争う) arasou
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Verbal conjugation of 争う
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 争う (arasou)
- 争う - Basic shape
- 争っている - Continuous form
- 争おう - Imperative form
- 争える - Potential form
Synonyms and Similar - (争う) arasou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
闘う; 戦う; 競う; 紛争する; 争いを起こす; 争いをする; 争闘する; 争奪する; 争争する; 争い合う; 争いを繰り広げる; 争いを交わす; 争いを挑む; 争いを仕掛ける; 争いを引き起こす; 争いを起こさせる; 争いを招く; 争いを誘発する; 争いを生む; 争いを引き起こす原因となる.
Words containing: 争う
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Words with the same pronunciation: あらそう arasou
Example Sentences - (争う) arasou
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "dispute; to argue; be in disagreement; to compete" é "(争う) arasou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.