JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
響 — echo
- Reading
- キョウ・ひび.く
- Meaning
- echo; sound; resound; ring; vibrate
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
響 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・ひび.く and it means echo; sound; resound; ring; vibrate. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
響 appears in everyday japanese words such as 反響 (echo), 響き (echo) and 響く (to resound).
Japanese words containing 響
Frequently asked questions
What does 響 mean in Japanese?
響 means echo; sound; resound; ring; vibrate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 響 read?
響 is read キョウ・ひび.く. Reading it inside real words — 反響 and 響き and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 響 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 響 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 響 in a word?
A common word containing 響 is 反響 (はんきょう) — "echo". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 響 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 響 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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