相食む (あいはむ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
compete with each other; vie with one another
Describes mutual competition or rivalry, often in a direct, confrontational manner. The verb is relatively rare and literary.
に
相
食
む
よう
に
切
磋
琢
磨
し
て
いる
。
They are honing their skills as if vying with one another.