拮抗（きっこう）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: rivalry / competition
Example sentences
- 両者の力が拮抗する。 — The two sides' strength is evenly matched.
- 拮抗した試合が続く。 — A closely fought match continues.
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