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挑む

いどむ

Readings

いどむ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5m, vtto challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for
  2. 2.
    v5m, vito tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.)
  3. 3.
    v5m, vito pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

Kanji breakdown

挑
N59 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

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.

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.

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挑むいどむ

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

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