Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 挑


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Meaning

challenge, defy, contend for

Pronunciation

CHŌ
idomu

Explanation

Left: hand , right: sign/omen (Shows cracks in a turtle shell that were used in ancient China for divination.)

Mnemonic

(Is he really strong?) His hand is the sign/omen if you should challenge him.

Radicals

hand(Several characters are used for hand: ナ, , , ヨ)
omen
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Vocabulary

挑む いどむ to challenge, to contend for, to make love to
挑戦 ちょうせん challenge, defiance

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