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健闘 (けんとう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
fighting bravely ; strenuous effort ; good fight
Used to praise someone's hard fight or effort, especially in sports, competitions, or challenging situations. Often appears in phrases like 健闘を祈る (wishing someone a good fight) or 健闘する (to put up a good fight).
I wish you all the best in your efforts.
Kanji 健 healthy, health, strength Similar words 奮ふん 闘とう 奮闘 emphasizes struggling hard against difficulties, while 健闘 focuses on fighting well or bravely, often with a nuance of praise.
善ぜん 戦せん 善戦 means fighting well despite being the underdog; 健闘 is broader and can refer to any strenuous effort or brave fight.
Etymology Compound of 健 (healthy, strong) and 闘 (fight). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys the idea of fighting in a healthy, vigorous manner.
