JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
競 — emulate
- Reading
- キョウ・ケイ・きそ.う・せ.る・くら.べる
- Meaning
- emulate; compete with; bid; sell at auction; bout; contest; race
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
競 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・ケイ・きそ.う・せ.る・くら.べる and it means emulate; compete with; bid; sell at auction; bout; contest; race. 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.
競 appears in everyday japanese words such as 競馬 (horse racing), 競技 (game) and 競争 (competition).
Japanese words containing 競
Frequently asked questions
What does 競 mean in Japanese?
競 means emulate; compete with; bid; sell at auction; bout; contest; race in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 競 read?
競 is read キョウ・ケイ・きそ.う・せ.る・くら.べる. Reading it inside real words — 競馬 and 競技 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 競 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 競 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 競 in a word?
A common word containing 競 is 競馬 (けいば) — "horse racing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 競 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 競 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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