争う | Japanese meaning

争う【あらそう】

Frequency rank: 4,003. – 4,005.

Alsoあらそう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb

to compete; to contest; to contend

This meaning relates to engaging in a competition or striving against others in various contexts, such as sports, games, or debates.

He competes with other runners in the marathon every year.

to quarrel; to argue; to dispute; to be at variance; to oppose

This meaning emphasizes interpersonal conflict, where individuals have disagreements or arguments over differing opinions or beliefs.

The brothers quarreled over the toys.

to deny (e.g. evidence)usu. in negative formsee also 争えない

This meaning involves rejecting or disputing the validity of something, often used in legal or formal contexts where evidence or claims are challenged.

The defendant denied the evidence.

Example sentences27 results

My parents keep arguing about stupid things. It's so annoying!

Tatoeba

They are contending for the prize.

Tatoeba

争う【あらそう】

Frequency rank: 4,003. – 4,005.

Alsoあらそう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb

to compete; to contest; to contend

This meaning relates to engaging in a competition or striving against others in various contexts, such as sports, games, or debates.

He competes with other runners in the marathon every year.

to quarrel; to argue; to dispute; to be at variance; to oppose

This meaning emphasizes interpersonal conflict, where individuals have disagreements or arguments over differing opinions or beliefs.

The brothers quarreled over the toys.

to deny (e.g. evidence)usu. in negative formsee also 争えない

This meaning involves rejecting or disputing the validity of something, often used in legal or formal contexts where evidence or claims are challenged.

The defendant denied the evidence.

Example sentences27 results

My parents keep arguing about stupid things. It's so annoying!

Tatoeba

They are contending for the prize.

Tatoeba

争

N34

意contend; dispute; argue

訓あらそ.う、いか.でか

音ソウ

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抗

N1常用

意confront; resist; defy; oppose

訓あらが.う

音コウ

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諍

意quarrel

訓いさか.う、あらそ.う、いさ.める、うった.える

音ソウ、ショウ

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争う【あらそう】

Frequency rank: 4,003. – 4,005.

Alsoあらそう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb

to compete; to contest; to contend

This meaning relates to engaging in a competition or striving against others in various contexts, such as sports, games, or debates.

He competes with other runners in the marathon every year.

to quarrel; to argue; to dispute; to be at variance; to oppose

This meaning emphasizes interpersonal conflict, where individuals have disagreements or arguments over differing opinions or beliefs.

The brothers quarreled over the toys.

to deny (e.g. evidence)usu. in negative formsee also 争えない

This meaning involves rejecting or disputing the validity of something, often used in legal or formal contexts where evidence or claims are challenged.

The defendant denied the evidence.

Example sentences27 results

My parents keep arguing about stupid things. It's so annoying!

Tatoeba

They are contending for the prize.

Tatoeba

争う【あらそう】

Frequency rank: 4,003. – 4,005.

Alsoあらそう

Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb

to compete; to contest; to contend

This meaning relates to engaging in a competition or striving against others in various contexts, such as sports, games, or debates.

He competes with other runners in the marathon every year.

to quarrel; to argue; to dispute; to be at variance; to oppose

This meaning emphasizes interpersonal conflict, where individuals have disagreements or arguments over differing opinions or beliefs.

The brothers quarreled over the toys.

to deny (e.g. evidence)usu. in negative formsee also 争えない

This meaning involves rejecting or disputing the validity of something, often used in legal or formal contexts where evidence or claims are challenged.