競きそい

noun

competition; contention; rivalry

Refers to the act or state of competing, often in a formal or organized context. Can be used for sports, business, or any competitive situation.

• 両りょう社しゃの間あいだで激はげしい競きそいが続つづいている。

  There is fierce competition between the two companies.

• 彼かれは競きそいの中なかで成せい長ちょうした。

  He grew through competition.