- 争う — to quarrel; to fight; to compete
- 争議 — dispute; labor conflict
- 競争 — competition
- 論争 — controversy; dispute
- 戦争 — war
- 紛争 — conflict; dispute
The older form of 争 shows a hand and tool, evoking a struggle over something. The simplified form keeps the core idea: to argue, compete, or fight.
兄弟で争うのはやめましょう。
Let’s stop fighting between siblings.
その土地をめぐって争いが起きました。
A conflict arose over that piece of land.
彼らは優勝を争っています。
They are competing for the championship.