challenge, contend for, make love to

About this kanji

The kanji "挑" means to challenge or to contend, often used in contexts where someone is daring to take on a challenge. It can be seen in several compounds, like "挑戦" (ちょうせん), which means "challenge," and "挑発" (ちょうはつ), meaning "provocation." Another interesting compound is "初挑戦" (はつちょうせん), referring to a "first challenge." The verb form "挑む" (いどむ) also comes from this kanji, meaning "to challenge someone," such as in a game or competition. A fun note is that this kanji can convey a sense of bravery or boldness when taking on new experiences.

Example sentences

• 新しい挑戦を楽しむ。

  I enjoy new challenges.

Meanings across languages

English

challenge, contend for, make love to

Tiếng Việt

thách thức, tranh giành, tình yêu

日本語

挑戦, 争う, 求愛する

한국어

도전하다, 경쟁하다, 사랑하다

中文

挑战, 争夺, 求爱

id

tantangan

th

ความท้าทาย

es

desafío

fr

défi

de

Herausforderung

pt

desafio

Common compounds

• 挑戦ちょうせんchallenge, defiance, dare
• 挑発ちょうはつprovocation, stirring up, arousal
• 初挑戦はつちょうせんfirst challenge, first try
• 挑発的ちょうはつてきprovocative, incendiary, inflammatory
• 挑むいどむto challenge to (a fight, game, etc.), to throw down the gauntlet, to contend for
• 挑戦者ちょうせんしゃchallenger
• 挑戦状ちょうせんじょう(written) challenge
• 挑戦的ちょうせんてきchallenging, defiant, provocative