挑: the kanji for challenge
挑 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means challenge. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
挑 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
挑 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チョウ (chou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 挑戦ちょうせん · chōsen | challenge |
| 挑発ちょうはつ · chōhatsu | provocation |
いどむ (idomu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 挑むいどむ · idomu | to challenge; to take on |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新しいことに挑戦するのが好きだ。Atarashii koto ni chōsen suru no ga suki da.I like trying new things.
- 相手の挑発に乗ってはいけない。Aite no chōhatsu ni notte wa ikenai.Don't rise to the other side's provocation.
- 世界記録に挑む。Sekai kiroku ni idomu.He takes on the world record.
- 三度目の挑戦で合格した。Sandome no chōsen de gōkaku shita.I passed on my third try.
- 難しい問題に挑んだ。Muzukashii mondai ni idonda.I took on a difficult problem.
Questions about 挑
How many strokes does 挑 have?
挑 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 挑?
The on readings are chou (チョウ). The kun readings are idomu (いどむ).
What JLPT level is 挑?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 挑
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.