刺激

しげき

Stimulus, stimulation, excitement

N3noun·shigeki

How to remember it

刺 (pierce) plus 激 (intense) — a piercing, intense sensation that stimulates.

Example sentences

  • この映画は刺激が強すぎる。

    このえいがはしげきがつよすぎる

    This movie is too stimulating.

  • 適度な運動は脳に刺激を与える。

    てきどなうんどうはのうにしげきをあたえる

    Moderate exercise stimulates the brain.

Usage

Used with を与える ('give stimulus'); also describes spicy or exciting things.

Related words

刺激物興奮励まし動機

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