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冒す

おかす

N1to brave · to violate

Examples

救助隊は危険を冒して川へ入った。

他国の領域を冒す行為は争いを招く。

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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.

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