Word
刺激
しげき
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CommonJLPT N3
Meanings
- Noun · Suru verb · Transitive
stimulus; stimulation; irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes)
- Noun · Suru verb · Transitive
impetus; impulse; stimulus; spur; incentive; encouragement; stimulation; motivation; provocation
- Noun · Suru verb · Transitive
excitement; thrill
In Spanish
estimular; incentivar; excitar; estimulo; ímpetu; incentivo; irritación; ánimo; aliento; motivación; estímulo; acicate; incentivo; aliciente
- Other forms
- 刺戟
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
私の忠告は彼女に刺激となった。
My advice acted as an encouragement to her.
Mi consejo la motivó.
Tatoeba #163023(opens in a new tab)刺激的な町だよ、ニューヨークは。
It's an exciting city, New York.
Nueva York es una ciudad emocionante.
Tatoeba #168987(opens in a new tab)光が刺激となって花が咲く。
Light is the stimulus that causes a flower to open.
Tatoeba #174090(opens in a new tab)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.
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