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挑む いどむ N1

  1. to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to contend for; to throw down the gauntlet
  2. to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.); to tackle (e.g. a problem)
  3. to make advances to; to pressure (someone) for sex

戦いを挑む たたかいをいどむ

  1. to challenge (a person) to a fight
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