JMdict entry #1596360

1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suruintransitive verb rivalry (between two irreconcilable forces); conflict; strife; struggle
2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi) 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: 相生