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響
On'yomi
キョウ
KYOU
Kun'yomi
ひび.く
hibiku
echo · sound · resound · ring · vibrate
Details
Strokes20
Frequency#502
Radical音sound(9)
Old Form響
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Strokes20
Component Breakdown
響=
鄉音
鄉 + sound
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hometown and sound. Sound echoing to hometown.
Symbolism
Echo, influence, resonance. Represents sound spreading.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
響きは空に消え
ひびきはそらにきえ
The echo fades into the sky
Fame eventually disappears over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 響 mean in Japanese?
響 means echo, sound, resound, ring, vibrate.
How do you read 響?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: ひび.く (hibiku).
How many strokes does 響 have?
響 has 20 strokes. Its radical is 音 (sound).
Is 響 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 響 (echo, sound, resound, ring, vibrate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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