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RTK / HeisigFrame #1238

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contend

Lv 15

Strokes: 6

JLPT: N3

Jōyō: Grade 4

Meanings

contend RTKConflict

Community Mnemonic

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This can be seen as a Retarius, a roman gladiator. The Retiarius always fought with a net to bound up his opponents, and with a trident, which was able to pierce enemies after tying them. They were terrific contenders, so they were only paired with gladiators specially equipped to fight them.

Source: Kanji Koohii community

Radical Components

On'yomi

そう

Kun'yomi

あらそ

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