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inspiration in Japanese

inspiration in Japanese is 霊感, 鼓舞 — inspiration means a person, idea, or experience that stimulates creativity or motivation.

inspiration in Japanese

霊感
noun
Pronounced: reikan
The act or process of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.
鼓舞
noun
Pronounced: kobu
The act or process of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

What does "inspiration" mean?

  1. noun A person, idea, or experience that stimulates creativity or motivation.
    "Her grandmother was the inspiration for the novel's main character."
  2. noun A sudden creative or clever idea.
    "He had a flash of inspiration and solved the puzzle in minutes."
  3. noun (physiology) The act of drawing air into the lungs.
    "The doctor listened to his inspiration and exhalation through the stethoscope."
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inspiration in a sentence

  • Her grandmother was the inspiration for the novel's main character.
  • Traveling gave him plenty of inspiration for new songs.
  • He had a flash of inspiration and solved the puzzle in minutes.
  • Then, in a moment of inspiration, she turned the old tyre into a garden seat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "inspiration" in Japanese?
"inspiration" in Japanese is 霊感, 鼓舞. inspiration means: A person, idea, or experience that stimulates creativity or motivation.
How do you pronounce 霊感?
"inspiration" in Japanese is 霊感, pronounced "reikan".
How do you use "inspiration" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandmother was the inspiration for the novel's main character." In Japanese, "inspiration" is 霊感, 鼓舞.
Are there other ways to say "inspiration" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "inspiration": 霊感, 鼓舞.
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