pique meaning in Japanese

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pique : kyōmi wo sosoru

Pronunciation : pique

Pronunciation in Japanese : pique

Part of speech : Verb Noun

Definition in English : To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition or curiosity. A feeling of hurt, vexation or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation.

Definition in Japanese : 恨みや嫉妬を引き起こして行動に興奮すること。刺激する; 刺す; として、野心や好奇心を刺激するために。社会的な軽度または怪我によって目覚めた、傷つき、悩み、または恨みの感覚。負傷したプライドによるような感情の苛立ち; 刺すような悩み。

Examples in English :

I was hoping to pique your interest

Examples in Japanese :

私はあなたの興味をそそることを望んでいました

Synonyms of pique

Synonyms in English

anger irritate annoy

Synonyms in Japanese

怒りイライラする迷惑

Antonyms of pique

Antonyms in English