WORD DETAIL
冒す
おかす
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
冒す, readおかす, can mean braving a danger or violating another party's territory or rights. - Basic usage:
危険を冒すaccepts a risk, while領域を冒すinfringes a boundary.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Braving danger and violating a boundary
- The verb can mean accepting danger for a rescue or violating another country's territory. The first use takes on a risk; the second infringes a boundary.

