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刺激

刺戟、 剌激

Reading

Kana: しげき
Romaji: shigeki
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Definition

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stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation; excitement; thrill

Kanji

Readings: シ、 さ.す、 さ.さる、 さ.し、 さし、 とげ
Meanings: thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card
Readings: ゲキ、 はげ.しい
Meanings: violent, get excited, enraged, chafe, incite
Readings: ゲキ、 ほこ
Meanings: halbert, arms
Readings: ラツ、 もと.る
Meanings: opposed, biased

Example Sentences

(ひかり)刺激(しげき)となって(はな)()く。
➥Light is the stimulus that causes a flower to open.
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(わたし)忠告(ちゅうこく)彼女(かのじょ)刺激(しげき)となった。
➥My advice acted as an encouragement to her.
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刺激的(しげきてき)(まち)だよ。ニューヨークは。
➥It is an exciting city, New York.
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刺激的(しげきてき)新刊書(しんかんしょ)注目(ちゅうもく)をひく。
➥A stimulating new book attracts attention.
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神経(しんけい)細胞(さいぼう)(よわ)刺激(しげき)反応(はんのう)する。
➥A nerve cell responds to a slight stimulus.
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彼女(かのじょ)元気(げんき)性格(せいかく)刺激(しげき)()けた。
➥I get a kick out of her cheerful personality.
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