synonym Comparative
競争
VS
競合
Differences Between "競争" and "競合"
Option A
競争
Meaning
competition; rivalry
Reading
きょうそう (kyōso)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ライバル企業との激しい競争に勝たなければなりません。
We must win the fierce competition with rival companies.
Option B
競合
Meaning
competition; rivalry; conflict; clash of interests/processes
Reading
きょうごう (kyōgō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
同種の類似システムが同時にアクセスを試みたため、データベース内で深刻なプロセスの_______が発生しました。
Because similar systems tried to access simultaneously, a serious conflict of processes occurred in the database.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(competition; rivalry)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 競争: Refers to competition or rivalry between businesses, students, or athletes. Can be used with する as a verb (競争する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Competition is what makes us grow! But remember, no matter how many rivals you compete with, I am the only one who will always support you from the very best spot! Got it?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『競争相手がいるからこそ成長できるのよ！でもね、どんなライバルと競争したって、あんたを一番特等席で応援してあげるのは、この私だけなんだからね！分かった？！』
- 競合: Refers to competition, rivalry, or a clash of interests/processes (often used in business for rival companies, or computer science for resource conflict). Often used as 競合他社 (competitor) or 競合が発生する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rivalry! Competition! Other girls trying to talk with you to compete with me?! 100 million years too early! The premium seat next to me is your strictly exclusive monopoly!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょうごう（競合）よ！他の女性社員があんたと仲良く話そうとして私と競合（ライバル）になるなんて、1億年早いわよ！あんたの隣の特等席は、私の完全独占契約なんだからね！』
- 競争: Refers to competition or rivalry between businesses, students, or athletes. Can be used with する as a verb (競争する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Competition is what makes us grow! But remember, no matter how many rivals you compete with, I am the only one who will always support you from the very best spot! Got it?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『競争相手がいるからこそ成長できるのよ！でもね、どんなライバルと競争したって、あんたを一番特等席で応援してあげるのは、この私だけなんだからね！分かった？！』
- 競合: Refers to competition, rivalry, or a clash of interests/processes (often used in business for rival companies, or computer science for resource conflict). Often used as 競合他社 (competitor) or 競合が発生する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rivalry! Competition! Other girls trying to talk with you to compete with me?! 100 million years too early! The premium seat next to me is your strictly exclusive monopoly!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょうごう（競合）よ！他の女性社員があんたと仲良く話そうとして私と競合（ライバル）になるなんて、1億年早いわよ！あんたの隣の特等席は、私の完全独占契約なんだからね！』
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