挑 む idomu
idomu
Godan Verb (mu)
1. to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to contend for
Transitive
そのインディアンの群 れは、ほんのちょっとでも怒 らすと戦 いを挑 もうとした。
sono indianno murewa honno chottodemo ikarasuto tatakaio idomōto shita.
The band of Indians were ready to go on the warpath at the slightest provocation.
Godan Verb (mu)
2. to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to go after (a prize, record, etc.)
Intransitive
Godan Verb (mu)
3. to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
Intransitive
sakuyawa yumino hōkara idonde kita nda.
Last night it was Yumi who pushed for sex.
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Example Sentences
そのインディアンの群 れは、ほんのちょっとでも怒 らすと戦 いを挑 もうとした。
sono indianno murewa honno chottodemo ikarasuto tatakaio idomōto shita.
The band of Indians were ready to go on the warpath at the slightest provocation.
sakuyawa yumino hōkara idonde kita nda.
Last night it was Yumi who pushed for sex.
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idonde
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. Challenging; To challenge
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idomanakutemo iu
Expresses lack of necessity ("don't have to do")
1. Don't have to pick.; Don't need to choose.
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idomitakunai
Expresses the lack of desire to do something ("do not want to…")
1. Don't want to pick; Don't want to choose
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idomu mitai
Expresses appearance based on observation ("looks like...")
1. Looks like picking/selecting; Seems like choosing/picking out
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idonja u
The completive aspect (contracted form) - indicates completion or regret
1. Pick (up/out); Regret picking (up/out)
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idondoku
Preparatory: doing something in advance or leaving it done
1. To pick out in advance; To choose beforehand
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idomanaide kudasai
A polite negative request ("please don't...")
1. Don't choose.; Don't pick.
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idomaserareru
The causative-passive form (is made to be done)
1. To be made to pick; To be forced to choose
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idomaseru
The causative voice (to make/let someone do)
1. To have someone pick; To let someone pick
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idomuto
The "-to" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If/when one picks/chooses…; If/when picked/chosen…
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idomurashii
Expresses appearance based on inference ("seems that...")
1. Seems like...; Apparently...
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idondara
The "-tara" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If/when (one) chooses; If/when (you) pick/choose
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