“Challenge” in Japanese
Short answer
Challenge in Japanese is “挑戦” (chousen). Full meaning: challenge, defiance, dare, attempt, try.
Other ways to say “Challenge” in Japanese
臨み
nozomi challenge, confrontation
ちょうせん
chousen challenge, defiance, dare, attempt, try
挑戦状
chousenjou (written) challenge
難題
nandai difficult problem, challenge
努力目標
doryokumokuhyou goal to strive for, challenge
ちょう戦
chousen challenge, defiance, dare, attempt, try
歯ごたえ
hagotae chewiness, firmness, feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book), toughness
申し込み
moushikomi application, entry, request, subscription, offer, proposal, overture, challenge
命題
meidai proposition, thesis, notion, theory; problem, issue, challenge
忌避
kihi evasion, avoidance, shirking; recusation (of a judge), taking exception (to a judge), challenge
課題
kadai subject, theme, issue, matter; homework, assignment; task, challenge, problem, question
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