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kanji
音Meaning
Sound
Reading
kunyomiねne
おとoto
onyomiおんon
Parts
立Stand 日Day, Sun
Example Word
物音: sound. The Japanese noun '物音 (ものおと)' refers to a sound or noise, particularly one that is heard but not necessarily identified. It is often used to describe sounds that are noticed in a quiet environment, such as footsteps, rustling, or other faint noises. For example: I heard a strange sound「変な物音が聞こえた 」(へんなものおとがきこえた). There was a sound from the next room「隣の部屋から物音がした」(となりのへやからものおとがした). This word is commonly used in contexts where the source of the sound is unknown or mysterious.
Radical
音
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
1Frequency
145
Handwriting
kanji
響Meaning
Echo, Reverberate
Reading
kunyomiひびhibi
onyomiきょうkyou
Parts
郷Hometown 音Sound
Example Word
響く: resonate. The Japanese verb '響く (ひびく)' means 'to resonate' or 'to reverberate'. It is used to describe sounds that echo or carry over a distance, or to describe something that has a profound impact or influence. For example: the sound of the bell resonates through the valley「鐘の音が谷に響く」(かねのおとがたににひびく). His words resonated deeply with me「彼の言葉が私に深く響いた」(かれのことばがわたしにふかくひびいた). This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe how actions or events have a lasting effect or influence on people or situations.
Radical
音
Stroke Count
20JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
697
Handwriting