1. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb

   1.

   stimulus; stimulation; irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes)

2. 2.

   impetus; impulse; stimulus; spur

3. 3.

   excitement; thrill

Example sentences

• これは好奇心が刺激されるよ。

  This arouses my curiosity.

• 刺激的な町だよ、ニューヨークは。

  It is an exciting city, New York.