JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
争 — contend
- Reading
- ソウ・あらそ.う・いか.でか
- Meaning
- contend; dispute; argue
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
争 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・あらそ.う・いか.でか and it means contend; dispute; argue. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
争 appears in everyday japanese words such as 争い (dispute), 抗争 (dispute) and 紛争 (dispute).
Japanese words containing 争
Frequently asked questions
What does 争 mean in Japanese?
争 means contend; dispute; argue in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 争 read?
争 is read ソウ・あらそ.う・いか.でか. Reading it inside real words — 争い and 抗争 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 争 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 争 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 争 in a word?
A common word containing 争 is 争い (あらそい) — "dispute". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 争 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 争 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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