刺激する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 刺激する | 刺激しない |
| Polite | 刺激します | 刺激しません |
| Past polite | 刺激しました | 刺激しませんでした |
| Past | 刺激した | 刺激しなかった |
| Te-form | 刺激して | 刺激しないで |
| Desire | 刺激したい | 刺激したくない |
| Potential | 刺激できる | 刺激できない |
| Passive | 刺激される | 刺激されない |
| Causative | 刺激させる | 刺激させない |
| Causative passive | 刺激させられる | 刺激させられない |
| Volitional | 刺激しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 刺激しましょう | |
| Imperative | 刺激しろ | 刺激するな |
| Conditional | 刺激すれば | 刺激しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 刺激したら | 刺激しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
stimulus; stimulation; irritation
Physical or physiological stimulation, including irritation of skin, eyes, or nerves. Often used in medical or sensory contexts.
This cosmetic is gentle on the skin (causes little irritation).
The bright light stimulated my eyes.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
impetus; incentive; motivation; spur
Abstract or psychological push that encourages action, thought, or change. Often used for economic measures, creative inspiration, or personal motivation.
The tax cut provided a stimulus to the economy.
His words spurred my motivation.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
excitement; thrill
A sense of enjoyable tension or novelty; often used for entertainment, adventure, or something that breaks routine.
He went on an overseas trip seeking excitement.
This movie is full of thrills and excitement.
The government announced policies to stimulate the economy.
I was inspired by the scenery I saw on my trip.
Spicy food can irritate the nerves in the stomach.
He tried bungee jumping in search of a thrill.
This facial cleanser is quite irritating to the skin, so be careful.
刺激する is a more formal, general word for 'to stimulate', while そそる is colloquial and often implies a tempting or enticing quality.
刺激する is a neutral, broad word for 'to stimulate' (a feeling, nerve, or sense), whereas くすぐる (sense 2) specifically suggests a gentle, pleasurable poking at curiosity or pride.
刺激 is a broad term for stimulation of any kind (physical, mental, or economic), whereas 呼び水 refers narrowly to an initial action that sets off a chain of larger effects.
刺激 is the broader word for any stimulus or stimulation, whereas 触発 specifically emphasizes the resulting reaction, action, or creation that the stimulus provokes.
刺激 is the general word for a stimulus of any kind, while カンフル carries the specific image of a revitalizing injection given to something weak or stagnant.
stimulating; exciting; provocative