Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “挑む”

挑む

いどむ

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for

Example sentence

The band of Indians were ready to go on the warpath at the slightest provocation.

Kanji details

挑

・challenge

・contend for

・make love to

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2 related words

いどむ

to tackle (e.g. a problem);to attempt;to go after (a prize, record, etc.)

いどむ

to pressure (someone) for sex;to make advances to