Vocab Info
N3 Noun, する-verb, Transitive verb
刺激stimulus, impetus, incentive, encouragement, motivation, provocation, excitement, thrill
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun, する-verb, Transitive verb
1.
stimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes)
Noun, する-verb, Transitive verb
2.
impetus, impulse, stimulus, spur, incentive, encouragement, stimulation, motivation, provocation
Noun, する-verb, Transitive verb
3.
excitement, thrill
All Forms
刺激 【しげき】、刺戟 【しげき】
Details
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し
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き
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刺激の弱い石鹸で体を洗う。
I'll wash my body with a low-irritation soap.
その香辛料はとても刺激が強いです。
The stimuli of those spices are very strong. (Intensity of flavor)
子供の誕生は仕事に励む上でこれ以上にない刺激となった。
The birth of the child was the best stimulus to work hard.
その映画は少々刺激が強いので幼い子にはオススメしません。
I do not recommend the movie to young children because it's a bit stimulating. (Intense)
アンモニアは鼻を刺激するような異臭がするため直ぐに見分ける事が出来る。
Ammonia has a strange odor that irritates the nose and can be easily identified.
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