1.
competition, contest, rivalry
The act of competing against others for a goal or prize.
競争に勝ちたい。
I want to win the competition.
友達と競争して走った。
I raced against my friend.
会社の間で競争が激しい。
Competition between companies is fierce.
競争 means competition, contest, or rivalry—the act of striving against others for a goal.
VERBAL USE:
競争する: to compete
- ~と競争する: to compete with/against ~
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 競争に勝つ: to win a competition
- 競争に負ける: to lose a competition
- 競争が激しい: competition is fierce
- 競争相手: competitor, rival
- 競争社会: competitive society
RELATED WORDS:
- 競う: to compete (verb)
- 競技: athletic competition, sport
- 試合: match, game
- ライバル: rival