noun

  1. fight, dispute, feud, conflict, struggle, strife, discord, argument, quarrel, controversy.
  2. competition, contest, rivalry.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
争い あらそい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

contend, dispute, argue
ソウ あらそ.う いか.でか (4th, N3)
knife, wrapping enclosure(勹) variant
snout, hand
feathered stick, barb radical (no. 6)
ケツ かぎ (Kentei 1)