響: the kanji for echo; sound; affect
響 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means echo; sound; affect. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
響 is written in 20 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
響 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キョウ (kyou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 影響えいきょう · eikyō | influence |
| 反響はんきょう · hankyō | echo; response |
| 交響曲こうきょうきょく · kōkyōkyoku | symphony |
ひびく (hibiku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 響くひびく · hibiku | to echo; to resound |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 雨の影響で試合が中止になった。Ame no eikyō de shiai ga chūshi ni natta.The game was canceled because of the rain.
- 新商品は大きな反響を呼んだ。Shinshōhin wa ōki na hankyō o yonda.The new product drew a big response.
- …ベートーベンの交響曲を聞いた。Bētōben no kōkyōkyoku o kiita.I listened to a Beethoven symphony.
- ホールに歌声が響いた。Hōru ni utagoe ga hibiita.Singing echoed through the hall.
- 先生の言葉が心に響いた。Sensei no kotoba ga kokoro ni hibiita.The teacher's words touched my heart.
Questions about 響
How many strokes does 響 have?
響 is written in 20 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 響?
The on readings are kyou (キョウ). The kun readings are hibiku (ひびく).
What JLPT level is 響?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 響
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.