刺激的[shigeki teki]: stimulating

October 1, 2020

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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.

Ken has just returned to the Tokyo office from his business trip to the US.

  • 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.
Meg is talking about her boyfriend.

  • 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 and Amy are eating curry rice at the restaurant.

  • 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.

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