挑む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 挑む
1
Transitive verb
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for
Examples
そのインディアンの群れは、ほんのちょっとでも怒らすと戦いを挑もうとした。
The band of Indians were ready to go on the warpath at the slightest provocation.
2
Intransitive verb
to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.)
3
Intransitive verb
to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
Examples
昨夜は結美のほうから挑んできたんだ。
Last night it was Yumi who pushed for sex.
Kanji in this Word
挑
9 strokes
Frequency: 989
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
challenge
contend for
make love to
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いど.む
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