Translation guide
Describes a sound that is deep, clear, and continues to ring or echo. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adjectives and verbs that capture the quality of a sound that fills a space or lingers in the air.
Describing a sound that is rich, deep, and seems to reverberate, like a resonant voice or a gong.
A common phrase meaning 'resonates well' or 'echoes well'. Used for voices, sounds, or spaces that carry sound effectively.
His voice resonated well in the hall.
Verb meaning 'to resound' or 'to echo throughout'. Emphasizes that the sound spreads and fills a space.
The sound of the bell resonated throughout the town.
Adjective describing a voice that is clear, sonorous, and resonant, often used for singing or public speaking.
Her resonant singing voice filled the venue.
Literally 'having reverberation/aftertaste'. Describes a sound that lingers beautifully after the source stops, like a resonant chord.
The resonant sound of the piano lingered in the room.
Describing something that deeply moves or strikes a chord emotionally, like a resonant speech or story.
Describing an idea, message, or image that remains vivid and influential, like a resonant theme.
Adjective meaning 'deeply impressive' or 'memorable'. Conveys that something leaves a strong, resonant impression.
His speech was very resonant (left a deep impression).
Phrase meaning 'to appeal strongly' or 'to make a powerful appeal'. Used when something resonates by forcefully conveying a message.
響く (hibiku) is a general verb for 'to resonate/echo'. 響き渡る (hibikiwataru) emphasizes that the sound spreads across a wide area. Use 響き渡る for sounds that fill a large space.
The voice resonates in the room.
The voice resonates throughout the hall.
The movie resonated with many people.
The photograph resonates powerfully with viewers.