“Rivalry” in Japanese
Short answer
Rivalry in Japanese is “拮抗” (kikkou). Full meaning: rivalry (between two equally strong sides), struggle for supremacy, competing (with), vying (with), contending (with), being an equal match (for).
Other ways to say “Rivalry” in Japanese
相克
soukoku rivalry
張り合い
hariai competition, rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort, motivation, enthusiasm, encouragement
抗争
kousou rivalry, feud, conflict, dispute, struggle, strife, contention, resistance
対抗
taikou opposition, rivalry, competition, antagonism
対抗意識
taikouishiki (sense of) rivalry, competitiveness
角逐
kakuchiku competition, rivalry, vying (with)
たいこう
taikou opposition, rivalry, competition, antagonism
競争
kyousou competition, contest, rivalry, race; competition (between organisms or species)
きっこう
kikkou rivalry (between two equally strong sides), struggle for supremacy, competing (with), vying (with), contending (with), being an equal match (for)
競合関係
kyougoukankei competitive relationship, rivalry
競合
kyougou contention, competition, rivalry, quarrel
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