1.
to challenge, to confront, to take on
To boldly face a difficult opponent, task, or situation. Implies courage and determination in the face of difficulty. Often used with に to mark the challenge being faced.
新しい課題に挑む。
I take on a new challenge.
世界チャンピオンに挑む若い選手がいる。
There is a young athlete challenging the world champion.
失敗を恐れず、何度でも挑む姿勢が大切だ。
It is important to have the attitude of taking on challenges again and again without fearing failure.
TRANSITIVITY:
Intransitive (自動詞). The challenge or opponent is marked with に: Xに挑む.
ASPECT (ている):
挑んでいる describes an ongoing challenge or confrontation.
PARTICLE PATTERNS:
- Xに挑む: to challenge X, to take on X
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 試合に挑む: to take on a match
- 記録に挑む: to attempt to break a record
- 難題に挑む: to tackle a difficult problem
- 挑む姿勢: a challenging attitude, willingness to take on challenges
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 挑戦する: to challenge (suru verb, more common in everyday speech)
- 立ち向かう: to stand up against, to confront