Translation guide
Describes a sound that is deep, clear, and continues to ring or echo. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adjectives and verbs that capture the quality of a sound that fills a space or lingers in the air.
Describing a sound that is rich, deep, and seems to reverberate, like a resonant voice or a gong.
A common phrase meaning 'resonates well' or 'echoes well'. Used for voices, sounds, or spaces that carry sound effectively.
彼の声はホールによく響いた。
His voice resonated well in the hall.
Verb meaning 'to resound' or 'to echo throughout'. Emphasizes that the sound spreads and fills a space.
鐘の音が町中に響き渡った。
The sound of the bell resonated throughout the town.
Adjective describing a voice that is clear, sonorous, and resonant, often used for singing or public speaking.
彼女の朗々とした歌声が会場を包んだ。
Her resonant singing voice filled the venue.
Literally 'having reverberation/aftertaste'. Describes a sound that lingers beautifully after the source stops, like a resonant chord.
ピアノの余韻のある音が部屋に残った。
The resonant sound of the piano lingered in the room.
Describing something that deeply moves or strikes a chord emotionally, like a resonant speech or story.
Idiomatic phrase meaning 'to resonate in one's heart'. Used for words, music, or experiences that are emotionally moving.
彼の言葉が心に響いた。
His words resonated with me.
Means 'to evoke sympathy/empathy'. Used when something resonates with many people's feelings or experiences.
その映画は多くの人の共感を呼んだ。
The movie resonated with many people.
Describing an idea, message, or image that remains vivid and influential, like a resonant theme.
Adjective meaning 'deeply impressive' or 'memorable'. Conveys that something leaves a strong, resonant impression.
彼のスピーチはとても印象深かった。
His speech was very resonant (left a deep impression).
Phrase meaning 'to appeal strongly' or 'to make a powerful appeal'. Used when something resonates by forcefully conveying a message.
その写真は見る者に強く訴えかける。
The photograph resonates powerfully with viewers.
響く (hibiku) is a general verb for 'to resonate/echo'. 響き渡る (hibikiwataru) emphasizes that the sound spreads across a wide area. Use 響き渡る for sounds that fill a large space.
声が部屋に響く。
The voice resonates in the room.
声がホールに響き渡る。
The voice resonates throughout the hall.