η«Ά
JLPT N3
compete
Readings
Onβyomi: γγ§γ¦, γ±γ€ (kyΕ , kei)
Kunβyomi: γγ(γ), γ(γ) (kiso(u), se(ru))
β’ γγγ β to compete, to vie
β’ γγ β to compete (archaic), to bid against (still used in auctions)
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
η«ΆδΊ
γγγγγ
competition
η«Άζ
γγγγ
match
竢馬
γγγ°
horse race
η«Άε
γγγγγ
rivalry
η«Άε£²
γγγγ°γ
auction
Example Sentences
η«ΆδΊγγΎγγ
γγγγγ γγΎγγ
I compete.
η«Άζγ§γγ
γγγγ γ§γγ
It is a match.
竢馬γ§γγ
γγγ° γ§γγ
It is horse racing.
η«ΆεγγΎγγ
γγγγγ γγΎγγ
It is rivalry.
η«Άε£²γ§γγ
γγγγ°γ γ§γγ
It is an auction.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, competition exists, but harmony is also valued.
Thus, η«Ά often appears in expressions balancing rivalry with effort and respect:
β’ η«ΆγεγοΌγγγγγοΌ β compete with each other (mutual effort, not hostility)
β’ η«ΆζδΌοΌγγγγγγοΌ β sports meets in schools
β’ η«ΆδΊη€ΎδΌοΌγγγγγγγγγοΌ β competitive society (often discussed in education and work culture)
Additionally, sports festivals (ιεδΌ) in schools emphasize friendly competition, teamwork, and unity β a mix of rivalry and cooperation.
Thus, η«Ά often appears in expressions balancing rivalry with effort and respect:
β’ η«ΆγεγοΌγγγγγοΌ β compete with each other (mutual effort, not hostility)
β’ η«ΆζδΌοΌγγγγγγοΌ β sports meets in schools
β’ η«ΆδΊη€ΎδΌοΌγγγγγγγγγοΌ β competitive society (often discussed in education and work culture)
Additionally, sports festivals (ιεδΌ) in schools emphasize friendly competition, teamwork, and unity β a mix of rivalry and cooperation.