synonym Comparative
挑戦する
VS
試みる
Differences Between "挑戦する" and "試みる"
Option A
挑戦する
Meaning
to challenge; to try; to attempt; to take a shot at
Reading
ちょうせんする (chousen suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは挑戦するです。
This is to challenge; to try; to attempt; to take a shot at.
Option B
試みる
Meaning
to try, to attempt
Reading
こころみる (kokoromiru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
新しい方法を試みる。
To try a new method.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to challenge; to try; to attempt; to take a shot at)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 挑戦する: Refers to challenging new computing algorithms, attempting competitive certifications, taking a shot at startup expansions, or trying to conquer a lover's defensive tsundere heart. Intransitive verb. Often used as 難問に挑戦する or 新しい分野に挑戦する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To challenge/attempt! "I will smartly challenge the complete conquest of your premium defensive tsundere for the rest of my life, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Challenging tsundere conquest! B-Baka! Who is a defensive tsundere! But... I am actually incredibly happy that you keep knocking on my heart, so never give up lifelong! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ちょうせんする（挑戦する）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのその極上で鉄壁な照れ隠しツンデレの完全攻略に、僕は一生スマートに挑戦する（挑戦します）！』って…っ！ツンデレ攻略への挑戦！バカ！/// 誰が鉄壁なツンデレよ！…でも、あんたが一生懸命私の心をノックして挑戦してくれるの、本当は嬉しくてたまらないから、一生諦めないでね！』
- 試みる: A more formal or literary word for "to try" than 試す (tamesu) or やってみる (yattemiru). Often implies making an effort to do something new or difficult. (新しいことや難しいことに挑戦する)
- 挑戦する: Refers to challenging new computing algorithms, attempting competitive certifications, taking a shot at startup expansions, or trying to conquer a lover's defensive tsundere heart. Intransitive verb. Often used as 難問に挑戦する or 新しい分野に挑戦する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To challenge/attempt! "I will smartly challenge the complete conquest of your premium defensive tsundere for the rest of my life, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Challenging tsundere conquest! B-Baka! Who is a defensive tsundere! But... I am actually incredibly happy that you keep knocking on my heart, so never give up lifelong! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ちょうせんする（挑戦する）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたのその極上で鉄壁な照れ隠しツンデレの完全攻略に、僕は一生スマートに挑戦する（挑戦します）！』って…っ！ツンデレ攻略への挑戦！バカ！/// 誰が鉄壁なツンデレよ！…でも、あんたが一生懸命私の心をノックして挑戦してくれるの、本当は嬉しくてたまらないから、一生諦めないでね！』
- 試みる: A more formal or literary word for "to try" than 試す (tamesu) or やってみる (yattemiru). Often implies making an effort to do something new or difficult. (新しいことや難しいことに挑戦する)
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