Vocabulary
What does 挑む (いどむ, idomu) mean?
挑む (いどむ, idomu) means to challenge, to confront; to try one's hand at.
| Reading | いどむ |
|---|---|
| Romaji | idomu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
挑むいどむ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonidomu
to challenge, to confront; to try one's hand at
- 1godan verb · transitive to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for
- 2godan verb · intransitive to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.)
- 3godan verb · intransitive to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
Example sentences
彼は世界記録に挑んだ。
He took on the challenge of the world record.
強敵に果敢に挑む姿勢が評価された。
His attitude of boldly challenging a formidable opponent was praised.