Japanese word

刺激

Pronunciation

Romajishigeki

この石けんは肌への刺激が少ないです。ko no sek ke n wa hada e no shi geki ga suku na i de su

This soap causes little irritation to the skin.

この化粧水は肌への刺激を抑えます。ko no ke shō sui wa hada e no shi geki o osa e ma su

This toner reduces skin irritation.

Describes something that acts on a person, an organism, or another thing and brings about a response or change.

外からの働きかけによって、心身や物事に何らかの反応や変化を起こすこと。soto ka ra no hatara ki ka ke ni yo tte shin shin ya mono goto ni nan ra ka no han nō ya hen ka o o ko su ko to

The compound 刺激 (shigeki) combines 刺 (shi, "pierce") with 激 (geki, "intense"), suggesting a sharp effect that causes a reaction.

In everyday conversation, 刺激 (shigeki) can describe a new experience that broadens someone's perspective or makes life more lively.