(しょくはつ)

しょくはつ
noun
inspiration; stimulation; triggering
1. inspiration; stimulation; being triggered
Being inspired or stimulated by something external to take action or have new ideas.
(かれ)言葉(ことば)触発(しょくはつ)された。
I was inspired by his words.
この映画(えいが)触発(しょくはつ)されて小説(しょうせつ)()(はじ)めた。
Inspired by this movie, I started writing a novel.
友人(ゆうじん)成功(せいこう)触発(しょくはつ)されて起業(きぎょう)決意(けつい)した。
Inspired by my friend's success, I decided to start a business.

触発(しょくはつ) emphasizes external stimulus.

USAGE:

  • Often passive: ~に触発(しょくはつ)される (to be inspired by)
  • Implies that something external prompts action or ideas

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • ~に触発(しょくはつ)される: to be inspired/triggered by
  • ~に触発(しょくはつ)されて: inspired by (doing something)
  • 触発(しょくはつ)()ける: to receive inspiration

CONTRAST:

  • 触発(しょくはつ): emphasizes external trigger
  • 刺激(しげき): stimulation (more general)
  • {インスピレーション}: inspiration (loanword, more artistic)