Kanji 争: contend, dispute, argue
Kanji 争: contend, dispute, argue. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
contend, dispute, argue
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This character depicts two hands (𠂊 and ⺕) pulling on an object (亅) in the middle. It visualizes a tug-of-war or a struggle over a possession, representing the act of contending or disputing.