刺激
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 刺激
1
stimulus; stimulation; irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes)
Examples
光が刺激となって花が咲く。
Light is the stimulus that causes a flower to open.
2
impetus; impulse; stimulus; spur; incentive; encouragement; stimulation; motivation; provocation
Examples
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
excitement; thrill
Kanji in this Word
刺
8 strokes
Frequency: 1031
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
thorn
pierce
stab
prick
sting
calling card
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
さ.さる
さ.し
さし
とげ
激
16 strokes
Frequency: 560
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
violent
get excited
enraged
chafe
incite
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はげ.しい
戟
12 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
halbert
arms
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほこ
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