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JLPT N3 Intermediate

争う

To compete, contend, or dispute.

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Other forms

争います polite form
争わない plain negative
争った plain past
争って te-form
争い noun form
1 Verb (Godan)

To Compete / Contend

Describes the act of vying with rivals to secure a victory, rank, or specific outcome.

Example

二つ の チーム が 優勝 を 争って いる 。

The two teams are competing for the championship.

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2 Verb (Godan)

To Argue / Dispute

Indicates a conflict or disagreement concerning rights, justice, or possession.

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3 Verb (Godan)

To be Undeniable / Indisputable

Used to assert that a fact or reality is certain and cannot be challenged.

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争う
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To compete, contend, or dispute.
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