琴きん線せんに触ふれる

expression, ichidan verb

strike a chord; tug at one's heartstrings; resonate emotionally

Idiomatic expression meaning something deeply moves one's emotions, like a beautiful piece of music or a touching story. Often used when something evokes a strong, heartfelt response.

• 彼かれのスピーチは聴ちょう衆しゅうの琴きん線せんに触ふれた。

  His speech struck a chord with the audience.

• この曲きょくはいつも私わたしの琴きん線せんに触ふれる。

  This song always tugs at my heartstrings.