Meaning

Primary

A Challenger

Alternative

Challenger

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A challenge (挑戦) someone is someone who is going to challenge you. They are a challenger.

Reading

ちょうせんしゃ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

腕相撲の挑戦者は、握力を見せつけるために、右手で林檎を潰してみせました。

The arm‐wrestling challenger crushed an apple in his right hand, showing off the strength of his right hand.

Kanji Composition