“Competition” in Japanese
Short answer
Competition in Japanese is “競り合い” (seriai). Full meaning: competition.
Other ways to say “Competition” in Japanese
コンクール
konkuuru competition, contest
張り合い
hariai competition, rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort, motivation, enthusiasm, encouragement
競争
kyousou competition, contest, rivalry, race; competition (between organisms or species)
角逐
kakuchiku competition, rivalry, vying (with)
闘技
tougi competition, contest
ゴンクール
gonkuuru competition, contest
きょうそう
kyousou competition, contest, rivalry, race; competition (between organisms or species)
ゴングール
gonguuru competition, contest
コングール
konguuru competition, contest
競い
kisoi competition, contention, rivalry
励み合い
hagemiai competition, emulation, rivalry
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