Translation guide
To encourage or stir up actions or feelings, often negative or forceful.
To provoke someone to do something bad, such as violence, rebellion, or hatred.
The most direct equivalent for inciting a group to action, often with political or social connotations. Used for inciting riots, rebellion, etc.
彼は群衆を扇動して暴動を起こさせた。
He incited the crowd to riot.
To cause a strong emotion or response, such as curiosity, anger, or laughter.
To motivate or urge someone to take action, not necessarily negative.
English 'incite' often carries a negative connotation, but in some contexts it can be neutral. In Japanese, using 扇動する for positive encouragement would sound unnatural and overly aggressive. Use 促す or 刺激する instead.
扇動する is used for inciting groups or masses, often in public or political contexts. 唆す is more personal and implies tempting or luring an individual into wrongdoing, often secretly.
To spur someone on, often driven by emotion like anger or fear. Can be used for inciting actions or feelings.
怒りが彼を暴力に駆り立てた。
Anger incited him to violence.
To tempt or entice someone into doing something bad, often secretly or manipulatively.
友達に唆されて万引きをした。
I was incited by a friend to shoplift.
To instigate or stir up, like adding fuel to a fire. Often used for inciting conflict or arguments.
彼は二人の間を焚き付けて喧嘩させた。
He incited a fight between the two.
General term for causing something to happen, including emotions or events. Neutral and widely used.
その記事は大きな論争を引き起こした。
The article incited a huge controversy.
To stir up or arouse emotions like curiosity, anxiety, or desire. Often used for feelings.
その映画は好奇心を掻き立てた。
The movie incited curiosity.
To trigger or induce a reaction, often used in medical or psychological contexts, but also for social phenomena.
彼の発言が抗議を誘発した。
His remarks incited protests.
To prompt or urge someone to do something, often with a sense of encouragement or reminder. Neutral tone.
先生は生徒に質問するように促した。
The teacher incited the students to ask questions.
To stimulate or inspire action or thought. Can be used for inciting creativity or interest.
その経験が彼の創作意欲を刺激した。
The experience incited his creative drive.