Translation guide
To deeply connect with or move someone on an emotional level, often through shared feelings, experiences, or ideas.
When something (a story, music, words) touches the heart or evokes strong empathy.
Literally 'echo in the heart'. The most direct and natural way to say something resonates emotionally. Used for music, stories, words, etc.
His words resonated with me.
This song resonates with many people.
Similar to 心に響く but with a nuance of hitting closer to the heart, often used for deeply moving experiences.
The final scene of that movie really resonated with me.
Means 'to evoke empathy/sympathy'. Used when something resonates by making people feel understood or shared.
Her personal story resonated with many people.
Literally 'touch the heartstrings'. A poetic expression for something that deeply moves or resonates emotionally. Somewhat literary.
His performance touched the heartstrings of the audience.
When a person feels that something (an idea, experience, character) reflects their own feelings or situation.
To empathize or feel the same way. Commonly used when you resonate with someone's feelings or opinions.
I resonated with his opinion.
I think many people can resonate with that story.
Means 'overlap with oneself'. Used when a character or situation feels very similar to your own life.
Literally 'fall into the gut'. Means to make sense intuitively or to click emotionally. Used when an explanation or idea resonates as true.
When an experience or message stays with you emotionally over time.
心に響く is about being moved by something external (music, words). 共感する is about actively empathizing with someone's feelings or situation. Use 心に響く for art/expression, 共感する for opinions/experiences.
This poem resonates with me (moves me).
I resonate with your feelings (I feel the same).
The protagonist's worries resonated with me, and I started crying.
彼の説明を聞いて、やっと腑に落ちた。
After hearing his explanation, it finally resonated with me.