expression, ichidan verb
hit home; strike a chord; cut to the quick
Describes words, events, or realizations that deeply affect one emotionally, often with a poignant or sobering impact. The subject is typically something that resonates in the heart.
彼の最後の言葉が胸にこたえた。
His final words struck a chord with me.
その映画のラストシーンは胸
The last scene of that movie really hit home.