A1 noun Neutral #2,620 most common

挑戦

chōsen /tɕoːseɴ/

A noun or verb indicating the act of taking on a difficult task or trying something new and ambitious. It emphasizes the effort and courage required to face a goal that is not easily achieved.

Examples

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1

新しいスポーツに挑戦します。

I will try a new sport.

2

私は世界記録に挑戦したいと考えております。

I am thinking of challenging the world record.

3

もう一回、挑戦してみなよ!

Give it another try!

Word Family

Noun
挑戦
Verb
挑戦する
Adverb
挑戦的に
Adjective
挑戦的
Related
挑戦者
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Memory Tip

Visualize a 'Chou' (Super) 'Sen' (Battle) against a mountain you want to climb.

Quick Quiz

来年、JLPTのN1に( )します。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 挑戦

Examples

1

新しいスポーツに挑戦します。

everyday

I will try a new sport.

2

私は世界記録に挑戦したいと考えております。

formal

I am thinking of challenging the world record.

3

もう一回、挑戦してみなよ!

informal

Give it another try!

4

人類は宇宙の謎に挑戦し続けている。

academic

Humanity continues to challenge the mysteries of the universe.

5

我が社は新しいビジネスモデルに挑戦します。

business

Our company will take on the challenge of a new business model.

Word Family

Noun
挑戦
Verb
挑戦する
Adverb
挑戦的に
Adjective
挑戦的
Related
挑戦者

Common Collocations

限界に挑戦する to challenge one's limits
挑戦を受ける to accept a challenge
難問に挑戦する to tackle a difficult problem
挑戦を続ける to keep trying/challenging
新しい分野に挑戦する to venture into a new field

Common Phrases

新しいことに挑戦する

to try something new

挑戦しがいがある

worth the challenge

不可能なことに挑戦する

to attempt the impossible

Often Confused With

挑戦 vs 試す

Tamesu is a simple test or trial (like tasting food), while chousen implies a difficult or grand goal.

挑戦 vs 争う

Arasou focuses on competing/fighting against an opponent, whereas chousen focuses on the act of attempting a hurdle.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when you want to sound determined about a goal. It is frequently used in the form 'Noun + に挑戦する'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use it for very small things, like 'challenging an apple' when they mean 'trying an apple'; use 'tabete miru' for that instead.

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Memory Tip

Visualize a 'Chou' (Super) 'Sen' (Battle) against a mountain you want to climb.

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Word Origin

Derived from Kanji meaning 'to stir up' (挑) and 'battle/war' (戦).

Grammar Patterns

Group 3 (Suru) Verb Takes particle 'ni' (〜に挑戦する)
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Cultural Context

In Japan, 'chousen' is viewed as a highly positive character trait linked to the spirit of 'gambaru' (doing one's best).

Quick Quiz

来年、JLPTのN1に( )します。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 挑戦

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