synonym Comparative
誘因
VS
触発
Differences Between "誘因" and "触発"
Option A
誘因
Meaning
cause, incentive, trigger
Reading
ゆういん (yūin)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
ストレスが病気の誘因となることがある。
Stress can be a trigger for illness.
Option B
触発
Meaning
to trigger, to be stimulated, to be inspired by, to ignite
Reading
しょくはつ (shokuhatsu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の作品は、多くの若手アーティストに触発を与えた。
His work inspired many young artists.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(cause, incentive, trigger)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 誘因: Something that leads to or prompts an action or event, often acting as a catalyst or motivator. Can be positive or negative. (ある行動や出来事を引き起こす、きっかけや動機となるものを指します。肯定的にも否定的にも使われます)
- 触発: Means to be stimulated or inspired by an external event, idea, or person, leading to one's own action, creation, or thought. Can also mean to trigger a chain reaction or an explosive event (though less common for N1 vocabulary). Often implies a significant impact.
- 誘因: Something that leads to or prompts an action or event, often acting as a catalyst or motivator. Can be positive or negative. (ある行動や出来事を引き起こす、きっかけや動機となるものを指します。肯定的にも否定的にも使われます)
- 触発: Means to be stimulated or inspired by an external event, idea, or person, leading to one's own action, creation, or thought. Can also mean to trigger a chain reaction or an explosive event (though less common for N1 vocabulary). Often implies a significant impact.
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