争 (Kanji for battle)

Onyomi

SOU	Yo Mama loses SOO many rap battles, the only thing that rhymes is her concession speech.

Mnemonic

Two midgets fighting a battle with the most fearsome weapons they can lift; a brush and a fish-hook.

Kunyomi

あらそ*う

competition. Unlike the synonym 競争　（きょうそう）,　争う emphasizes a feeling of battle, a lack of rules, and only 争う can escalate to physical violence.
★★★★☆

Jukugo

戦争(せんそう) する

war ★★★★★
戦 (fight) + 争 (battle) = 戦争 (war)

競争(きょうそう) する

competition ★★★☆☆
競 (contest) + 争 (battle) = 競争 (competition)

unless you're talking about a literal foot-race, 競争 does not mean a game. It refers to competing within a framework (usually business or academic). The best score on the test, the salesman who sold the most this month.

論争(ろんそう)

argument ★★☆☆☆
論 (make a case for) + 争 (battle) = 論争 (argument)

an argument or controversy

争 battle

Onyomi

Mnemonic

Kunyomi

Jukugo

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