What does 挑む mean?
挑む is a Japanese verb meaning “to challenge” in English. It can also be translated as “to tackle (e.g. a problem), to pressure (someone) for sex” depending on context. It is written as 挑む in kanji, いどむ in hiragana, and idomu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
そのインディアンの群れは、ほんのちょっとでも怒らすと戦いを挑もうとした。
The band of Indians were ready to go on the warpath at the slightest provocation.
昨夜は結美のほうから挑んできたんだ。
Last night it was Yumi who pushed for sex.