go

To move or travel from one place or position to another; to proceed or depart. This fundamental verb indicates motion, progression, or a change in location or state.

• I need to go to the market before it closes. — This sentence illustrates the common use of 'go' to indicate movement to a destination.
• The car won't go because the engine is broken. — This example shows 'go' meaning to operate or move forward.
• How long will it take to go from London to Paris? — This asks about the duration of travel between two points.

An attempt or turn. This specific meaning of 'go' is typically used in informal contexts and in idiomatic phrases like 'have a go' or 'give it a go', which mean to make an effort or attempt something. While Japanese has words for 'attempt' (試み, kokoromi) and 'effort' (努力, doryoku), the direct idiomatic usage of 'go' as a noun representing a turn or an attempt does not have a single, direct, commonly used equivalent concept that encompasses all its nuances. For example, in a game, 'It's your go' signifies 'It's your turn', which would be expressed differently in Japanese depending on the specific context and type of game.

• Let's have a go at solving this puzzle. — This means 'Let's try to solve this puzzle.'
• It's your go next in the game. — This refers to a turn or opportunity to act in a game or activity.
• He made a brave go of it, even though he didn't win. — This implies he made a good attempt or put in a strong effort.

Used as an exclamation to encourage or command movement or action; often preceding a verb or indicating the start of an activity.

• Ready, set, go! — This is a common phrase used to start a race or competition.
• Go on, you can do it! — This is an expression of encouragement.
• The referee yelled, 'Go!' and the race began. — This shows 'go' used as an imperative command.