挑

挑 — challenge, contend for, make love to

Learn the correct stroke order for 挑 (challenge), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)いど.むidomu

Strokes9

Radical手

Frequency#989

Meaningschallenge, contend for, make love to

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

挑むいどむto challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend forverb

挑戦ちょうせんchallenge; defiance; darenoun

挑発ちょうはつprovocation; stirring up; arousalnoun

挑発的ちょうはつてきprovocative; incendiary; inflammatoryna-adjective

初挑戦はつちょうせんfirst challenge; first trynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 挑 (challenge) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 挑 is #989, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

挑むいどむ — to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for

挑戦ちょうせん — challenge; defiance; dare

挑発ちょうはつ — provocation; stirring up; arousal

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (手)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 挑 have?

The kanji 挑 (challenge) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 挑?

挑 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 挑 mean?

挑 means: challenge, contend for, make love to. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: いど.む.

What JLPT level is 挑?

挑 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.