はずみ

弾 み

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    bounce, spring, rebound

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    momentum, impetus, impulse, stimulus, inertia
    word usually written using kana alone

    • ドル安は輸出にはずみをつけています。
      The cheap dollar is charging up exports.

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    moment, instant, impulse, chance
    word usually written using kana alone

    • どういうはずみでここに来たのか自分でもわからない。
      I don't know what motivated me to come here.