Japanese

ちょうせん
Meaning: challenge; attempt; defiance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

挑
戦

Example sentences

It is wonderful to take on a challenge in a new field.
失敗を恐れずに挑戦することが大切だ。
It is important to challenge yourself without being afraid of failure.
失敗を恐れずに挑戦することが大切だ。
It is important to challenge yourself without fearing failure.
失敗を恐れずに、自分から挑戦してみよう。
Don't be afraid of failure, let's try to take on challenges on our own initiative.
これまでの経験を生かして、新しい仕事に挑戦したい。
I want to take on a new job by leveraging my past experience.
再度、挑戦することにしました。
I decided to try again.
三度目の正直という言葉を信じて、もう一度挑戦した。
Believing in the saying 'third time's a charm', I tried once more.
何事も挑戦してみることが重要だ。
It is important to try everything.
彼は臆病な性格で、新しいことに挑戦するのが苦手だ。
He has a timid personality and is not good at trying new things.
諦めずに何度でも挑戦する。
I will challenge myself over and over without giving up.

Usage Notes

Often used for challenging goals or trying new things.

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