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δΊ‰

Fight, Compete, Conflict

あらそ-う (araso-u)

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

The kanji δΊ‰ is used in words like ζˆ¦δΊ‰ (war), η«ΆδΊ‰ (competition), and η΄›δΊ‰ (conflict). Depending on the context, it can describe anything from sports competitions to international disputes.

Memory Trick

Imagine two people pulling on the same rope, each trying to win. Their struggle represents CONFLICT and COMPETITION.

Readings

Onyomi: ソウ (sou)

Kunyomi: あらそ-う (araso-u)

Example Words

争う
あらそう (arasou)
To compete, To fight
η«ΆδΊ‰
きょうそう (kyousou)
Competition
ζˆ¦δΊ‰
せんそう (sensou)
War
η΄›δΊ‰
ちんそう (funsou)
Conflict

Example Sentence

兄と ゲームで δΊ‰γ„γΎγ—γŸγ€‚

あにと ゲームで γ‚γ‚‰γγ„γΎγ—γŸγ€‚

ani to geemu de arasoi mashita

I competed with my older brother in a game.

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