JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
仕掛ける
To initiate an action, pick a fight, or set a trap
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1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To start / initiate (an action)
Describes the act of proactively beginning a task or making a move toward someone.
Example
A この プロジェクト 、 いつ 仕掛けよう か ？
B 早い 方 が いい と 思う 。
[A:] When should we get this project started? [B:] I think the sooner, the better.
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2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To set up (a trap or device)
Involves installing a mechanism, trap, or device intended to function at a later time.
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3 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To pick (a fight) / provoke
Refers to deliberately instigating a conflict, argument, or competitive challenge.
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