彼は死を恐れずに、危険な任務に挑んだ。
He braved the danger without fearing death and took on the mission.
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He is challenging himself in a new field.
若き挑戦者が世界王者に挑む。
A young challenger takes on the world champion.
男は眦を決して、強大な敵に挑んだ。
The man set his eyes with determination and challenged the powerful enemy.
囲碁や将棋などの勝負事では、先手必勝の気概で挑むことが大切だ。
In games like Go or Shogi, it is important to approach them with the spirit of 'victory belongs to the one who moves first'.
彼は自らの信念に殉じる覚悟で、困難な任務に挑んだ。
He challenged the difficult mission with the determination to sacrifice his life for his beliefs.
息子を有名な私立小学校に入学させるため、親子で過酷な「お受験」に挑んだ。
To get our son into a famous private elementary school, both parent and child took on the grueling 'ojuken'.
彼は不屈の闘魂でチャンピオンに挑んだ。
He challenged the champion with an indomitable fighting spirit.
小国が強国に対して螳臂当車の戦いを挑んだ
The small nation challenged the powerful country in a futile battle
Usage Notes
Used when someone faces a difficult task, competition, or record.
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