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to challenge; provoke; defy; make love to
Kanji 1589

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Synopsis

This kanji has three sides to its personality. One part is ambitious; you can use 挑 for setting world records, trying skydiving, launching a spacecraft, or just challenging yourself with an exam. Another aspect of 挑 causes trouble, enabling you to have a defiant attitude and challenge others (even bears!) to a fight. The final side is sexual; with 挑, you can turn people on! 

Revision History:

June 15, 2021: 

  • p. 6: Hayabusa2 returned to Earth in Dec. 2020, so I updated the info. about that mission.
  • p. 14: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.

Aug. 25, 2019:

  • p. 2: Updated the Sears link and the Henshall etymology.
  • p. 5 sidebar: Deleted the description of Funassyi as "pear-shaped,” as he isn't.
  • p. 6: Updated the facts about Hayabusa2.
  • pp. 7 and 10: Fixed broken links.
  • p. 14: Added a link back to this page so you can more easily access the game below.

Nov. 21, 2014: Originally published

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