This kanji depicts a person standing firmly on the ground among other people. Therefore, it represents one’s ‘position’ or status within society or an organization.
position(位)
stand(立)
This kanji shows a person with their legs spread wide on the ground. That is why this kanji means to ‘stand’.
compete(競)
This figure perfectly mirrors the intense energy of the last one! Inside this character, you can find two persons standing face-to-face, matching each other blow for blow. Yes, they are now fighting with everything they have! This is why this striking, symmetrical kanji means ‘COMPETE’ or ‘RIVALRY’ in Japanese.