挑む
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
2. to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.)
3. to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
Kanji used
Pitch accent
いどむ
Examples7
昨夜
Last night it was Yumi who pushed for sex.
その
The band of Indians were ready to go on the warpath at the slightest provocation.
ベティ
Betty challenged me to a game of tennis.
彼女
She has waded into one controversy after another.
魔王
The devil challenged God to a baseball game.
彼女
She dared to walk the tightrope without a net.