Memory phrase for the Kanji: 競


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Meaning

compete, contend

Pronunciation

KYŌ, KEI
kisou, seru

Explanation

Top: to stand , bottom: 2x elder brother [A big mouth on legs ]

Mnemonic

There are standing two elder brothers and competing.

Radicals

to stand
elder Brother
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Vocabulary

 競う  きそう  to compete with, to emulate
 競る  せる  compete, offer (auction), bid
 競馬  けいば  horse racing
 競走  きょうそう  race
 競争  きょうそう  competition, contest
 競技  きょうぎ  game, match, contest


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