1.
stimulating, exciting
Providing mental or physical stimulation; arousing interest or excitement.
刺激的な映画を見た。
I watched an exciting movie.
彼女の話はとても刺激的だった。
Her talk was very stimulating.
新しい環境は刺激的で毎日が楽しい。
The new environment is stimulating and every day is enjoyable.
2.
provocative, sensational
Intentionally controversial or shocking; designed to provoke a strong reaction.
刺激的な見出しで読者の注目を集める。
The provocative headline attracts readers' attention.
USAGE: 刺激的 can be used as a な-adjective or adverbially with に. It can be positive (exciting, thought-provoking) or negative (too provocative, sensational).
NOUN/VERB: 刺激 (stimulation), 刺激する (to stimulate)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 刺激的な内容 (stimulating content)
- 刺激的な体験 (exciting experience)
- 刺激的な発言 (provocative statement)
- 刺激的な味 (stimulating flavor - spicy/strong)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 興奮する: To get excited (verb form)
- エキサイティング: Exciting (loanword, casual)
- センセーショナル: Sensational (often negative, media context)
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