せめぎ合あう

godan verb (-u)

fight each other; struggle against one another

Describes a mutual, often intense struggle or conflict, not necessarily physical. Can be used for competing interests, emotions, or forces.

• 二人ふたりの選せん手しゅが最さい後ごまでせめぎ合あった。

  The two athletes fought each other until the very end.

• 心こころの中なかで喜よろこびと悲かなしみがせめぎ合あっ