JLPT N1 Advanced
冒す
To brave danger, take a risk, or be afflicted by disease
Readings
Other forms
冒します polite form
冒さない plain negative
冒した plain past
冒して te-form
冒される passive form
1 Verb (transitive)
To Risk" / "To Brave
Describes the act of daringly facing adverse conditions, danger, or opposition to achieve an objective.
Example
彼 は 危険 を 冒し て 、 燃え て いる 家 から 子供 を 助け出し た 。
He braved the danger and rescued the child from the burning house.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To Afflict" / "To Attack
Indicates that a disease or negative influence has deeply affected or damaged one’s health.
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