響き
Meanings
Physical echo or lingering sound in a space, such as in a hall or mountains.
When I shouted toward the mountain, a loud echo came back.
This hall has very good acoustics (reverberation).
The distinctive sound of something, often with a characteristic quality; used for rain, footsteps, drums, etc.
I can hear the sound of rain outside the window.
The sound of drums announced the start of the festival.
quality of sound; feeling of sound; emotional resonance
The aesthetic or emotional impression a sound, phrase, or piece of writing gives; often used for voices, music, or words.
Her voice has a warm quality.
The resonance of this poem stays with me.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に響きが残るfor an echo to linger in a place
The sound of the bell still lingered inside the church.
- 〈物〉の響きがするto make/have the sound of something
The sound of drums could be heard resounding from far away.
- 〈物〉に〈形容詞〉響きがあるfor something (a voice, word, etc.) to have a certain resonant quality
His voice has a deep, resonant quality.
- 〜という響きがあるto carry the connotation/feel of ...
That word carries an old-fashioned feel to it.
- 響きが〈形容詞〉the resonance/tone is (good, beautiful, etc.)
This piece has a very beautiful resonance.