しげき

刺 激

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, transitive verb

    stimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes)

    • 光が刺激となって花が咲く。
      Light is the stimulus that causes a flower to open.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, transitive verb

    impetus, impulse, stimulus, spur, incentive, encouragement, stimulation, motivation, provocation

    • 昇進がより一層働く刺激となった。
      Promotion was an incentive to harder work.
    • 金利が低下したことが自動車の市場を刺激した。
      Falling interest rates have stimulated the automobile market.

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, transitive verb

    excitement, thrill