挑
Kanji · N1
挑 / challenge
Kanji for challenge, contend for, or make love to.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いど.む | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
挑 carries the meaning challenge, contend for, or make love to.
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Common compounds with 挑
挑戦者ちょうせんしゃchallenger
挑発ちょうはつprovocation / stirring up / arousal
挑むいどむto challenge to / to throw down the gauntlet / to contend for
挑戦ちょうせんchallenge / defiance / dare
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