Word details

琴線に触れる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 琴線に触れる.

Dictionary

Entry

琴線に触れるきんせんにふれるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #40253
1

Idiomatic expression

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

harp, koto

12 strokesFrequency 1,591JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キンゴン

Kun

こと

line, track

15 strokesFrequency 382JLPT N2Grade 2

On

セン

Kun

すじ

contact, touch, feel, hit, proclaim, announce, conflict

13 strokesFrequency 904JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ショク

Kun

ふ.れるさわ.るさわ

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