Meanings
Readings
Common Words
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
Transitive verb
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for
Intransitive verb
to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.)
Intransitive verb
to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory
suggestive; lascivious; risquรฉ
paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern
ๆ็ฏ only; Word usually written using kana alone; Colloquial
snot bubble
to challenge (a person) to a fight
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
challenger
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