Lingaku挑む【いどむ】
Frequency rank: 2,433.
- to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for
- to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.)
- to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
- 挑む【いどむ】Frequency rank: 2,433.
- いどむFrequency rank: 50,150. – 51,356.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] challenges [Problem]
[Athlete] challenges [Match]
She challenges for the championship.
[Person] tackles [Goal]
[Person] attempts to break [Record]
He attempts to break the world record.
[Person] challenges [Qualification]
[Person] challenges [Opponent]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for
- to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.)
- to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
This meaning refers to actively confronting or competing against someone in a contest or challenge, typically in a sporting or competitive context.
This usage involves making an effort to address or resolve a difficult situation, goal, or achievement, often requiring determination and effort.
This meaning describes making unwelcome or inappropriate sexual advances toward someone, often in a context that may imply coercion or lack of consent.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Generated related terms (experimental)
いどむ挑む【いどむ】
To challenge to a fight or competition; to take on a difficult task or pursuit with determination.
ちょうせん挑戦【ちょうせん】
Refers specifically to a challenge or an attempt to do something difficult or ambitious.
たいけつ対決【たいけつ】
Refers to a confrontation or showdown, typically between rivals or opponents.
すすむ進む【すすむ】
Refers to proceeding or advancing toward a goal, often showing determination in the effort.
あつりょくをかける圧力をかける【あつりょくをかける】
Refers to applying pressure, often in a coercive manner, and can relate to various contexts including making advances.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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The French government has launched an online game that challenges taxpayers to balance the national budget.
6. いしゃ医者は、そのひんしひん死のおとこ男は、すうじかん数時間まえに前にふつう普通ならしんでしまっている死んでしまっているところだといっているが、そのおとこ男は、いぜん、しに死にいどんでいる挑んでいる。
The doctors say the dying man should have kicked the bucket hours ago, were he an ordinary man, but he is still defying death.
The band of Indians were ready to go on the warpath at the slightest provocation.