verb (godan)いどむ · idomu
Englishto challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for
- そのインディアンの群れは、ほんのちょっとでも怒らすと戦いを挑もうとした。The band of Indians were ready to go on the warpath at the slightest provocation.
Englishto tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.)
Englishto pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
- 昨夜は結美のほうから挑んできたんだ。Last night it was Yumi who pushed for sex.
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