Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “刺激”

刺激

しげき

impetus; impulse; stimulus; spur; incentive; encouragement; stimulation; motivation; provocation

Example sentence

Falling interest rates have stimulated the automobile market.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

刺

On: し
Kun: さ.す;さ.さる;さ.し;さし;とげ
Stroke count: 8

・thorn

・pierce

・stab

・prick

・sting

・calling card

激

On: げき
Kun: はげ.しい
Stroke count: 16

・violent

・get excited

・enraged

・chafe

・incite