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challenge · defy · provoke · contest
N1On: ちょうKun: いどむ
Memory Aid
Picture a 'hand' (扌) reaching out to a 'sign' or 'omen' (兆) which looks like a person standing tall and presenting a formidable obstacle. You are *challenging* it.
Vocabulary
挑戦ちょうせんchallenge, attempt
挑むいどむto challenge, to dare
挑発ちょうはつprovocation, incitement
挑戦者ちょうせんしゃchallenger
Example Sentences
彼は新しい仕事に挑戦することを決めた。
He decided to challenge himself with a new job.
彼女は世界記録に挑んだ。
She challenged the world record.
彼の言葉は相手への挑発だった。
His words were a provocation to the opponent.
その若き挑戦者は勝利を掴んだ。
That young challenger seized victory.