Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
stimulus; stimulation; irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes)
光が刺激となって花が咲く。Light is the stimulus that causes a flower to open. impetus; impulse; stimulus; spur; incentive; encouragement; stimulation; motivation; provocation
excitement; thrill
Also written 刺戟【しげき】