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争
争 (readings: そう, あらそ; Japanese kanji) means “contend / dispute”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 競争 (competition).
What does 争 mean?
| Kanji | 争 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | contend / dispute |
| Readings | そう, あらそ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 争
争 is read そう or あらそ depending on the word.
Example words with 争
| Example | 競争 (competition) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14