恋こいの鞘さや当あて

expression, noun

rivalry in love; love rivalry

A set phrase referring to a situation where two people compete for the romantic affection of the same person. Often used in literary or dramatic contexts.

• 二人ふたりの男おとこが彼かの女じょをめぐって恋こいの鞘さや当あてを繰くり広ひろげた。

  The two men engaged in a rivalry for her love.

• この物もの語がたりは、幼おさななじみ同どう士しの恋こいの鞘さや当あてを描えがいている。

  This story depicts a love rivalry between childhood friends.