N3681/1669
刺激
rarely used kanji formnounnoun (generic)noun or participle taking the aux. verb するtransitive verb
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しげき
Meanings
- stimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes)
- impetus, impulse, stimulus, spur, incentive, encouragement, stimulation, motivation, provocation
- excitement, thrill
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Example sentences
この映画はとても刺激的だった。
This movie was very stimulating.
強い光は目に刺激を与える。
Strong light gives stimulation to the eyes.
彼の言葉が私に大きな刺激を与えてくれた。
His words gave me great encouragement.
新しい環境は彼女の創造力を刺激した。
The new environment stimulated her creativity.
辛い食べ物は胃を刺激するので、食べすぎないようにしてください。
Spicy food irritates the stomach, so please be careful not to eat too much.
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