noun
dare; test of courage
A challenge or act of daring someone to do something risky or frightening. Often used in the context of proving one's bravery.
肝練りに負けて、彼はお化け屋敷に入れなかった。
He lost the dare and couldn't enter the haunted house.
noun
Russian roulette-style game
Historical term for a game similar to Russian roulette, originally meaning a test of courage. Rare in modern usage.
江戸時代の肝練りは、命がけの度胸試しだったと言われる。
It is said that the Edo-period 肝練り was a life-risking test of courage.