1.
challenge, attempt
An attempt to do something difficult or to compete against someone/something.
新しいことに挑戦する。
Challenge yourself with something new.
世界記録に挑戦した。
I attempted to break the world record.
これは大きな挑戦だ。
This is a big challenge.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜に挑戦する (to challenge ~, to attempt ~)
- 挑戦を受ける (to accept a challenge)
- 挑戦を続ける (to continue challenging)
COMMON COMPOUND WORDS:
- 挑戦者 (challenger)
- 挑戦的 (challenging, defiant, provocative)
- 再挑戦 (rechallenge, second attempt)
USAGE NOTE:
挑戦する has a positive connotation of taking on a difficult task or pushing one's limits. In loanword form, チャレンジ(する) is also commonly used, especially in casual speech.