A2 Collocation Neutral

新しいことに挑戦する

Atarashii koto ni chosen suru

Try new things

Phrase in 30 Seconds

This phrase is your go-to for expressing the act of stepping out of your comfort zone to try something novel.

  • Means: To attempt an activity or experience that is unfamiliar or new.
  • Used in: Discussing hobbies, career changes, or personal development goals.
  • Don't confuse: '新しいことをする' (doing new things) vs '挑戦する' (the act of challenging oneself).
✨ (New) + 🧗 (Challenge) = 🚀 (Growth)

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to try something new. You use it when you start a new hobby or a new job.
It is a common collocation used to express the desire to grow. It combines 'new things' with 'challenge,' showing you are ready to learn.
This phrase is frequently used in professional and personal development contexts. It signifies an active decision to move beyond one's established routine and embrace potential failure as part of the learning process.
The phrase functions as a marker of a growth mindset. It is often employed in self-reflective discourse, indicating a deliberate departure from the status quo to acquire new skills or perspectives.
It encapsulates the intersection of personal agency and the Japanese cultural emphasis on 'shugyou' or disciplined practice. It suggests a proactive stance toward self-actualization within a social framework.
From a cognitive linguistics perspective, this collocation maps the domain of 'novelty' onto the domain of 'adversarial struggle,' effectively framing personal development as a heroic journey of overcoming internal resistance.

Meaning

To attempt something novel or unfamiliar.

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Cultural Background

Highly valued in corporate culture as a sign of ambition.

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Particle Power

Always remember the 'ni' particle with 'chousen'.

Meaning

To attempt something novel or unfamiliar.

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Particle Power

Always remember the 'ni' particle with 'chousen'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct particle.

新しいこと___挑戦する。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: に

The verb 挑戦する requires the particle に.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if it's a difficult recipe.

Related Phrases

🔗

自分を磨く

similar

To polish oneself

Where to Use It

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Job Interview

Interviewer: What is your strength?

You: 新しいことに挑戦することです。

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Challenger' rocket taking off—it's new, it's bold, it's a challenge!

Visual Association

Imagine yourself standing at the edge of a diving board, ready to jump into a pool of 'new' water.

Story

Ken wanted to learn guitar. He was scared. He said, 'I will try new things.' He picked up the guitar. He felt brave.

Word Web

挑戦新しい成長趣味仕事目標

Challenge

Write down three new things you want to try this month using this phrase.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Probar cosas nuevas

Japanese 'chousen' implies more effort.

French high

Essayer de nouvelles choses

Japanese adds a layer of 'challenge'.

German moderate

Etwas Neues ausprobieren

Japanese is more goal-oriented.

Japanese n/a

新しいことに挑戦する

N/A

Arabic moderate

تجربة أشياء جديدة

Japanese emphasizes the struggle.

Chinese high

尝试新事物

Japanese 'chousen' is more formal.

Korean very_high

새로운 것에 도전하다

Almost identical usage.

Portuguese moderate

Experimentar coisas novas

Japanese is more about the 'challenge'.

Easily Confused

新しいことに挑戦する vs 新しいことをする

Learners often use this instead of 挑戦する.

Use 挑戦する for effort/challenge, and する for simple action.

FAQ (1)

Yes, if it's a difficult recipe.

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