“Provocation” in Japanese
Short answer
Provocation in Japanese is “挑発” (chouhatsu). Full meaning: provocation, stirring up, arousal, excitement, stimulation.
Other ways to say “Provocation” in Japanese
惹起
jakki bringing about, cause, provocation
挑撥
chouhatsu provocation, stirring up, arousal, excitement, stimulation
じゃっ起
jakki bringing about, cause, provocation
触発
shokuhatsu detonation by contact, contact detonation; touching off (something), triggering, sparking, provocation, inspiration
刺激
shigeki stimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes); impetus, impulse, stimulus, spur, incentive, encouragement, stimulation, motivation, provocation; excitement, thrill
しげき
shigeki stimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes); impetus, impulse, stimulus, spur, incentive, encouragement, stimulation, motivation, provocation; excitement, thrill
刺戟
shigeki stimulus, stimulation, irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes); impetus, impulse, stimulus, spur, incentive, encouragement, stimulation, motivation, provocation; excitement, thrill
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