Japanese word

抗争

Pronunciation

Romajikōsō

Meaning

  • nounconflict

Example

二つの国の抗争が続いています。futa tsu no kuni no kō sō ga tsuzu i te i ma su

The conflict between the two countries continues.

Illustration for 抗争 (conflict)

More examples

小さな誤解が激しい抗争に発展しました。chii sa na go kai ga hage shi i kō sō ni hat ten shi ma shi ta

A small misunderstanding developed into a fierce conflict.

Core concept

Describes a sustained struggle in which opposing sides refuse to give way to each other.

Common phrases

  • 激しい抗争hage shi i kō sō

    fierce conflict

  • 抗争の原因kō sō no gen in

    cause of a conflict

  • 抗争を解決するkō sō o kai ketsu su ru

    resolve a conflict

Similar words

紛争funsō: A serious and continuing conflict between countries, groups, or organizations.
闘争tōsō: An organized struggle against an opposing force for a right, cause, or goal.
対立tairitsu: A condition in which opposing interests, opinions, or positions face each other.

Definition in Japanese

二つの勢力が、互いに譲らず争い続けること。futa tsu no sei ryoku ga taga i ni yuzu ra zu araso i tsuzu ke ru ko to

Word origin

抗 (kō, "oppose") combines with 争 (sō, "contend") in this Sino-Japanese compound, expressing a dispute in which sides resist each other.

Usage tips

  • 抗争 (kōsō) frequently appears in Japanese news reports about continuing disputes between organized groups, while casual quarrels are usually described with different words.

Other meanings

  • feudnoun
  • rivalrynoun

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