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[()·げき()]
shigeki
noun, suru verb

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English Meaning(s) for 刺激

noun, suru verb
  1. stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation; excitement; thrill

Definition and Synonyms for 刺激

Stimulation the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)
Synonyms: 刺激
Irritate excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
Synonyms: じらす, 刺激, 苛立つ, 苛立てる
Stimulate act as a stimulant
Synonyms: そそる, 刺激, 掻き立てる
Irritate excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus
Synonyms: 刺激
Excite produce a magnetic field in
Synonyms: 刺激
Make cause to do
Synonyms: そそる, けしかける, 促す, 刺激, 刺衝, 勧奨, 奮い起こす, 突き動かす, 策励, 誘う, 誘い出す, 誘導, 誘引, 誘起, 鼓吹, 鼓舞
Incentive a positive motivational influence
Synonyms: インセンティブ, 刺戟剤, 刺激, 励み, 励む, 誘因
Incitation something that incites or provokes
Synonyms: 刺激, 扇動, 挑発, 触発
Energize cause to be alert and energetic
Synonyms: 刺激, 刺衝, 奮い起こす, 策励, 鼓吹, 鼓舞
Arousal mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
Synonyms: 刺激, 刺衝, 前戯, 呼び水, 振起, 興奮
Excitement something that agitates and arouses
Synonyms: 刺激
Stimulation the act of arousing an organism to action
Synonyms: 刺激, 刺衝
Stir stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Synonyms: かき乱す, 刺激, 揺さぶる, 揺すぶる, 揺るがす, 揺り動かす, 震撼させる
Rouse cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
Synonyms: 刺激
Excite arouse or elicit a feeling
Synonyms: そそる, 作興, 刺激, 刺衝, 奮い起こす, 掻き立てる
Stir stir feelings in
Synonyms: あおる, そそる, 作興, 刺激, 刺衝, 掻き立てる, 煽る, 突き動かす, かき起こす
Stimulation any stimulating information or event
Synonyms: インプット, 刺戟剤, 刺激, 刺激物, 鼓舞
Make cause to act in a specified manner
Synonyms: そそる, けしかける, 促す, 刺激, 刺衝, 勧奨, 奮い起こす, 突き動かす, 策励, 誘う, 誘い出す, 誘導, 誘引, 誘起, 鼓吹, 鼓舞
Stimulation acts to arouse action
Synonyms: インプット, 刺戟剤, 刺激, 刺激物, 鼓舞
Incitation a means of arousing or stirring to action
Synonyms: 刺激, 扇動, 挑発, 触発

Meanings for each kanji in 刺激

» thorn; pierce; stab; prick; sting; calling card
» violent; get excited; enraged; chafe; incite

Categories 刺激 is a member of

Affect act physically on
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Modify cause to change
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Touch On have an effect upon
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Aggravate make worse
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Arousal the act of arousing
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Stimulate act as a stimulant
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Sexual Activity activities associated with sexual intercourse
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Kindle call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
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Trouble move deeply
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Sensitize cause to sense
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Information knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
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Activity a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
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Rational Motive a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument
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Mental Energy an actuating force or factor
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Sample Sentences for 刺激

We were afraid that we might hurt his feelings.
That lecture really stimulated me.
If it continues to be stimulated the skin's protective function causes thickening and it becomes stiff and hard with pores that stand out.
Intoxication is what happens when the brain is affected by certain stimulants.
Tax cuts are often used as a major fiscal tool to stimulate the economy.

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