How to say "dare" in Japanese

• 挑戦ちょうせんJLPT N1approx.Common
  noun, suru verb, intransitive verbCovers 'dare' as a challenge, defiance, or bold attempt: daring to take on something difficult, or throwing down a challenge to someone. The common word for this meaning.
  スカイダイビングに挑戦ちょうせんしたいんです。↗

  I'd like to try out skydiving.
• 肝練りきもねり
  nounA less common word meaning 'dare'; you will rarely come across it, and it is seldom the word you want — 挑戦 is the usual choice for this sense.

For 'dare' as a challenge, defiance, or bold attempt, use the common word 挑戦; 「肝練り」 also means 'dare' but is less common, so learners will seldom need it.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 挑戦ちょうせんchallenge
• 肝練りきもねりdare