hikiwake
1.

A situation in a competition or match where neither side emerges victorious, resulting in no definitive outcome or winner.

2.

The act of concluding a contest in which the scores are level, indicating that neither participant has achieved dominance over the other.

3.

A historical practice during the Heian period, where horses presented as offerings from various regions were shared among imperial figures, denoting a division of resources rather than a competitive outcome.

Example:

野球の試合は引き分けに終わった。

hikiwaけるkeru
1.

To intervene in a conflict or fight between two parties and separate them, preventing further escalation.

2.

To conclude a match or competition without a clear winner due to certain circumstances, signaling an unresolved outcome.

3.

To physically detach two objects or entities that are stuck together or closely connected.

Example:

昨日の試合で早稲田は慶応と引き分けた。