Translation guide
To cause a feeling, reaction, or state to emerge, often suddenly or strongly. This guide covers natural Japanese ways to express 'arouse' depending on what is being aroused: emotions, interest, suspicion, sexual desire, or physical awakening.
To cause someone to feel a particular emotion or mental state.
General verb meaning 'to cause' or 'to bring about'. Used for a wide range of emotions and reactions.
The incident aroused public anger.
His words aroused my curiosity.
Literally 'to call forth', often used for memories, feelings, or a sense of something. Slightly more literary than 引き起こす.
The photo aroused old memories.
To stir up or excite a strong emotion, such as curiosity or anxiety. Often used in literary contexts.
The mysterious story aroused curiosity.
To make someone become interested, attentive, or suspicious.
Common verb meaning 'to attract' or 'to draw'. Used with 注意 (attention) or 興味 (interest).
The advertisement aroused many people's attention.
To stimulate or excite, often used for appetite, interest, or curiosity. Casual.
Causative of 抱く (to hold/harbor), meaning 'to make someone harbor' suspicion or doubt. Formal.
His behavior aroused suspicion.
To wake someone up.
To cause sexual excitement.
General term for 'to excite' or 'to arouse' sexually. Can be used in various contexts.
The movie scene aroused him.
Slangy, onomatopoeic expression for causing sexual arousal. Very casual.
Her gestures aroused him.
Literally 'to cause lust'. More direct and explicit.
The photo aroused him.
The causative form 起こさせる is rarely used for emotions. Use 引き起こす or other specific verbs instead.
to arouse curiosity
The title arouses interest.
The sound aroused him from sleep.