1.
inspiration; stimulation; being triggered
Being inspired or stimulated by something external to take action or have new ideas.
彼の言葉に触発された。
I was inspired by his words.
この映画に触発されて小説を書き始めた。
Inspired by this movie, I started writing a novel.
友人の成功に触発されて起業を決意した。
Inspired by my friend's success, I decided to start a business.
触発 emphasizes external stimulus.
USAGE:
- Often passive: ~に触発される (to be inspired by)
- Implies that something external prompts action or ideas
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ~に触発される: to be inspired/triggered by
- ~に触発されて: inspired by (doing something)
- 触発を受ける: to receive inspiration
CONTRAST:
- 触発: emphasizes external trigger
- 刺激: stimulation (more general)
- {インスピレーション}: inspiration (loanword, more artistic)