Word details
刺激
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 刺激.
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Entry
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
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