N3
しげき (shigeki)
刺激
stimulation; stimulus; excitement; inspiration
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to physical stimulation (spices, light) or emotional stimulation/inspiration (meeting a rival, seeing a great movie). Can be used with する as a verb (刺激する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Need stimulation? ...Is spending time with me not stimulating enough for you?! Do I need to be even more "tsun" to get your heart pumping?! Hphm!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『刺激的な日常ね！...私と過ごす毎日が、あんたにとって一番刺激的でドキドキする体験でしょ？！これ以上「ツン」を強くして刺激を与えてあげましょうか？！』
📝 Example Sentences
ライバルの素晴らしい活躍を見て、私も大いに_______を受けました。
Seeing my rival's wonderful performance, I also received great stimulation.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "刺激"!
このカレーはスパイスが効いていて、胃に強い_______を与えます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 感覚器官や消化器に与える物理的反応「刺激」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『胃への刺激ね！でも、私のあんたへのツンデレ愛は、胃じゃなくてあんたの「ハート（心臓）」に強烈な刺激を与えるんだから！』
English: Since it refers to physical reactions on sensory or digestive organs, 'stimulation/stimulus' (shigeki) is correct. Haruka: 'Stimulation to the stomach! But you know, my tsundere love for you gives a powerful stimulation to your "heart" instead of your stomach!'
English: Since it refers to physical reactions on sensory or digestive organs, 'stimulation/stimulus' (shigeki) is correct. Haruka: 'Stimulation to the stomach! But you know, my tsundere love for you gives a powerful stimulation to your "heart" instead of your stomach!'
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