挑む

Meaning

1. v5mvt
   to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for
2. v5mvi
   to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.)
3. v5mvi
   to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

Example sentences

• 仏政府は国家予算の帳尻を合わせるよう納税者に挑むオンラインゲームを売り出した。

  The French government has launched an online game that challenges taxpayers to balance the national budget.

• 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.

• 魔王が神に野球で勝負を挑んだ。

  The devil challenged God to a baseball game.