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挑 means 'challenge'
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チョウ
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This kanji has three sides to its personality. One part is ambitious; you can use 挑 for setting world records, trying skydiving, launching a spacecraft, or just challenging yourself with an exam. Another aspect of 挑 causes trouble, enabling you to have a defiant attitude and challenge others (even bears!) to a fight. The final side is sexual; with 挑, you can turn people on!
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In the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese, 挑 is used 3 times, read 2 ways.
Across all words in Japanese, 挑 is used 13 times, read 2 ways.
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チョウ
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noun, 'suru' verb
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try(click the word for examples and links)
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いどむ
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'mu' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to challenge; to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for; to tackle2. to pressure someone for sex; to woo; to make love to
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