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競り合う (せりあう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
struggle for ; compete for ; vie for
Describes two or more parties actively competing or jostling for the same thing, such as a prize, position, or advantage. Often implies a close, intense contest.
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The two companies are competing for market share.
Written forms 競せ り 合あ う Usage 98%
Standard kanji spelling; commonly used in news and general writing.
せりあう Usage 2%
競せり 合あ う
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 競り合う but still encountered.
Kanji 競 emulate, compete with, bid Similar words 競きそ う 競う is a broader term for competing or rivaling, while 競り合う emphasizes a close, often physical or direct struggle for a specific prize or position.
争あらそ う 争う can imply conflict or dispute, whereas 競り合う focuses on competitive striving within a contest or market.
Etymology Compound of 競る (seru, 'to compete, bid') and 合う (au, 'mutually, together'), literally 'to compete with each other'.
