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Kotomora

鎬しのぎを削けずる

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Meanings

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expression, godan verb (-ru)

compete fiercely; fight tooth and nail

Idiomatic expression for intense, cutthroat competition. The literal meaning 'to sharpen swords' is rarely used independently; it serves as the etymological image.