It is an adjectival noun that means ”stimulating”. It is used to describe someone/something that influences your senses/feelings. It is often used to describe someone/something that you find interesting or exciting.
- Leo: おっ、ニューヨークへの出張はどうだった?
Hey, how was your business trip to New York? - Ken: 話したい事はいっぱいあるけど、何から話せばいいんだろう?とにかく、全てが新鮮で刺激的だったよ!
There is so much that I want to tell you, but I don’t know where to begin. Anyway, everything was new and exciting! - Leo: よかったじゃん。久しぶりに、飲みに行くか?
Good for you. Do you want to have a drink with me later? - Ken: いいね。後でね。
Why not? See you later.
- Amy: 最近トムとはどう?
What’s going on with Tom these days? - Meg: 上手くいっているよ。彼の話は、いつも刺激的なんだー。私が知らない事を知っているんだもん。
We’re doing good. Everything he says is always inspiring. He knows a lot of things that I don’t know. - Amy: いいな!誰か私に興味がありそうな人はいない?
Awesome! Do you know anybody who might be interested in me? - Meg: んー、直ぐには思いつかないけど、いい人がいたら教えるね。
Hmm, nobody comes to my mind now. But I’ll let you know if I find someone nice.
- Meg: このカレー美味しい!食べてみて。
This curry tastes really good! Try some. - Amy: ありがとう。美味しい!でも、辛いから沢山(は)食べれない。私には刺激的過ぎるかも。
Thank you. (She has a bite.) It’s yummy, but I can’t eat a lot because it’s hot and too spicy for me. - Meg: そっか。何か、飲む?
Uh-huh. Do you want something to drink? - Amy: 大丈夫。まだ、お水がある。
No worries. I still have some water.