相克

そうこく

Also written 相剋

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive rivalry (between two irreconcilable forces); conflict; strife; struggle
2. Noun mutual overcoming cycle (of the five elements in Chinese philosophy; wood overcomes earth, earth overcomes water, water overcomes fire, fire overcomes metal, metal overcomes wood); excessive destructive cycle See also: 相生 (そうしょう).

Kanji

• 相 mutual. Read as ソウ.
• 克 overcome. Read as コク.

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