Translation and Meaning of: 競争 - kyousou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 競争 (kyousou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kyousou
Kana: きょうそう
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: competition; contest
Meaning in English: competition;contest
Definition: Trying to prove one's own superiority through comparison and conflict with others.
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Explanation and Etymology - (競争) kyousou
競争 is a Japanese word that means "competition" or "dispute". The word is composed of two Kanji: 競 (kyou) means "compete" or "dispute", while 争 (sou) means "fight" or "dispute". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when Japan went through a period of intense competition among aristocratic families. Since then, the word has been used to describe any type of competition or dispute, whether in sports, business, or daily life.How to Write in Japanese - (競争) kyousou
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Synonyms and Similar - (競争) kyousou
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競争戦; 競合; 競技; 競り合い; 競り合う; 競り合わせる; 競り合わす; 競り合って; 競り合いをする; 競り合いに勝つ; 競り合いに負ける; 競り合いに挑む; 競り合いに参加する; 競り合いを制する; 競り合いを決する; 競り合いを続ける; 競り合いを繰り広げる; 競り合いを重ねる; 競り合いを交わす; 競り合いを展開する; 競り合い
Words containing: 競争
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Words with the same pronunciation: きょうそう kyousou
Example Sentences - (競争) kyousou
Below are some example sentences:
対抗することは競争を促進する。
Taikou suru koto wa kyousou wo sokushin suru
The competition is promoted by the opposition.
Competition promotes competition.
- 対抗すること - It means "compete" or "confront".
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 競争を - It means "competition".
- 促進する - means "promote" or "encourage".
競争は健全な発展の源である。
Kyousou wa kenzen na hatten no minamoto de aru
Competition is the healthy source of development.
Competition is a source of healthy development.
- 競争 (kyōsō) - competition
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 健全 (kenzen) - healthy, wholesome
- な (na) - particle that indicates the characteristic of the following adjective
- 発展 (hatten) - development
- の (no) - particle that indicates the relationship of possession or attribution
- 源 (gen) - source, origin
- である (dearu) - verb to be, to be
彼は競争相手を凌ぐ力を持っている。
Kare wa kyōsō aite o shinogu chikara o motte iru
He has the power to surpass his competitors.
He has the power to surpass competitors.
- 彼 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "he"
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 競争 - Japanese noun meaning "competition"
- 相手 - Japanese noun meaning "opponent" or "adversary"
- を - object particle in Japanese
- 凌ぐ - Japanese verb that means "surpass" or "exceed"
- 力 - Japanese noun that means "strength" or "power"
- 持っている - Japanese verb meaning "to have" or "to possess"
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "competition; contest" é "(競争) kyousou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
