This is the 6596th most frequent Japanese word.
トリガー
Trigger.
The word 'トリガー' (trigger) is used metaphorically to describe something that initiates or sparks new ideas.
このイベントがプロジェクトの新しいアイデアのトリガーとなった。
This event triggered new ideas for the project.
Here, 'トリガー' refers to the literal trigger mechanism, often in a context like a firearm or a control in gaming.
ゲームで特殊能力を使うにはトリガーを引く必要があります。
To use special abilities in the game, you need to pull the trigger.
'トリガー' is used to signify psychological stimuli that provoke certain reactions or emotions.