触発する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 触発する | 触発しない |
| Polite | 触発します | 触発しません |
| Past polite | 触発しました | 触発しませんでした |
| Past | 触発した | 触発しなかった |
| Te-form | 触発して | 触発しないで |
| Desire | 触発したい | 触発したくない |
| Potential | 触発できる | 触発できない |
| Passive | 触発される | 触発されない |
| Causative | 触発させる | 触発させない |
| Causative passive | 触発させられる | 触発させられない |
| Volitional | 触発しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 触発しましょう | |
| Imperative | 触発しろ | 触発するな |
| Conditional | 触発すれば | 触発しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 触発したら | 触発しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
contact detonation; detonation by contact
Technical term for explosives that detonate upon physical contact or impact. Used in military and engineering contexts.
This landmine is contact-detonated and explodes with slight pressure.
The contact fuze detonates upon sensing an impact.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
trigger; spark; provoke; inspire
Figurative use: something causes a strong reaction, emotion, or creative impulse. Often used with ～される (passive) or ～する (transitive).
Inspired by his words, I started a new business.
The incident triggered a large-scale protest movement.
Inspired by his story, I started writing a novel.
That remark sparked a heated debate.
Inspired by her paintings, I also started oil painting.