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挑 — challenge

挑 means “challenge”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 9 strokes. On'yomi: チョウ (chou). Kun'yomi: いど(む) (idomu). You'll see it in words such as 挑む (idomu, “to challenge to; to throw down the gauntlet”).

挑
Stroke order of 挑
Meaning
challenge
On'yomi
チョウ (chou)
Kun'yomi
いど(む) (idomu)
Strokes
9
Level
JLPT N1 · set Conflict & rivalry 2

How to remember 挑

Sounds like 兆: both read チョウ.

Parts: 扌 hand · 兆 trillion

Words with 挑

WordReadingMeaning
挑むいどむ idomu kunto challenge to; to throw down the gauntlet

Don't confuse it with

More in the “Conflict & rivalry 2” set

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