N1

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N1
Meaning
ring, resonate, echo
Onyomi
キョウ
Kunyomi
ひび(く)
Formula
響 = 郷 + 音。

Story

響 is analyzed as a combination of 郷 (country scent), 音 (sound) and denotes ring, resonate, echo.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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