Describes a noisy, excited reaction from a crowd or group, such as murmuring, buzzing, or a sudden stir.
The venue was filled with a stir at his sudden confession.
When the news broke, a commotion ran through the office.
Usually written in kana; the kanji forms 響めき, 響き, and 響動めき are rare and may be confusing.
Rare kanji spelling; the reading どよめき is not obvious from the kanji.
Rare kanji spelling; the reading どよめき is not obvious from the kanji.
Rare kanji spelling; easily confused with 響き (ひびき).
Derived from the verb どよめく, an onomatopoeic or mimetic word suggesting a rumbling or stirring sound. The exact origin is uncertain.