No. 1,357 in Japanese
コンクール
A contest or competition, often in art, music, or performance.
In a sentence
ピアノのコンクールで一位を取った。
I won first place in the piano competition.
The word コンクール is used here to mean a competition, specifically related to a formal contest in skills or art such as a piano competition.
絵画コンクールは来月開催されます。
The painting competition will be held next month.
コンクール refers to an art competition, showcasing skills in painting, and reflects an organized event for participants to prove their ability.
彼は全国の作文コンクールに応募した。
He applied to the national essay competition.
In this context, コンクール is used to describe a writing contest of essays nationally organized, emphasizing its formal competitive nature.
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