争う

あらそう

To dispute, to compete, to fight

N3verb·arasou

How to remember it

Two competing hands in the kanji claw at each other over the prize.

Example sentences

  • 兄弟はよく争う。

    きょうだいはよくあらそう。

    Siblings often fight.

  • 彼は優勝を争っている。

    かれはゆうしょうをあらそっている。

    He is competing for the championship.

Usage

Takes を for what's contested; 争い is the noun form for disputes.

Related words

争い戦う競争論争

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