NichiDict

触発

しょくはつ
[shokuhatsu]

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

detonation by contact; contact detonation

2.NounNoun・suruTransitive

touching off (something); triggering; sparking; provocation; inspiration

Examples

彼の演説に触発されて行動を起こした。

Inspired by his speech, I took action.

一つの事件が革命を触発した。

One incident triggered a revolution.

芸術作品に触発されて創作を始めた。

Inspired by artwork, I started creating.