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synonym Comparative
競争する
VS
人種

Differences Between "競争する" and "人種"

Option A
競争する
Meaning
to compete; to contest; to vie; to race
Reading
きょうそうする (kyousou suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは競争するです。
This is to compete; to contest; to vie; to race.
Option B
人種
Meaning
Race (of people)
Reading
じんしゅ (jinshu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
世界には様々な人種の人々がいます。
There are people of various races in the world.

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Which word fits this context: "(to compete; to contest; to vie; to race)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 競争する: Refers to competing with rival companies in sales, vying for engineer resources in hiring, or contesting with others to give a lover the most doting care. Often used as 他社と競争する or 売上を競争する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To compete/vie! "I will compete with everyone else to see who can dote on and pamper you the most, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Competing for doting! B-Baka! Who is holding such an embarrassing contest! But... since my neighboring seat is your complete exclusive space, there's no need to compete; it is yours forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょうそうする(競争する)よ!『ハルカ部長、誰があなたを一番溺愛して甘やかすことができるか、僕が他の全員と競争する(競争します)!』って…っ!溺愛の競争!バカ!/// 誰がそんな恥ずかしいコンテストを開いてるのよ!…でも、私の隣の指定席はあんたの完全独占状態なんだから、競争するまでもなく、一生あんただけのものよ。』
- 人種: Refers to a group of people sharing common physical or social qualities. Often used in discussions about diversity, ethnicity, or discrimination.
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