Meaning of 響く in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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響くJLPT 2
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Kana Readingひびく
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Romajihibiku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ku` ending, intransitive verb
- Meaning
- to resound; to be heard far away
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to reverberate; to shake; to vibrate
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to come (home); to remain (with someone)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to have an effect; to make an impression
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Example Sentences
響く, ひびく used in context
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返事を待つアリスに向けられたのは突然の咆哮。それは耳を貫かんばかりに鋭く、天に届かんばかりに大きく響くものでした。
What Alice, waiting for a reply, was faced with was a sudden howl. It was a resounding noise, sharp as to burst her ear drums, loud as to reach unto the heavens.
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シンと静まった部室。響くのは、クロッキー帳に擦れる鉛筆の音だけ。
The club room returned to quiet. All that could be heard was the sound of pencil on sketchpad.
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サボったりしたら・・・、内申に響いてもおかしくないと思いませんか？
If you cut class or something...it wouldn't surprise you if it showed up on your report card, would it?
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There was a trace of anger in her voice.
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He's a good kid - very quick on the uptake and he does whatever needs to be done.
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I hope my last mail didn't sound too harsh.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
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