godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
General competition, often for a limited resource or position. Used in contexts like bidding wars, races, or contests.
人気のチケットを求めて、ファンが競った。
Fans competed for the popular tickets.
彼らは市場シェアを
They are vying for market share.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Specifically offering a price in an auction or competitive sale.
オークションで、彼は高値を競った。
He bid a high price at the auction.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
sell at auction
To put something up for auction and sell it to the highest bidder.
骨董品を競ることにした。
We decided to sell the antiques at auction.