Word details

胸にこたえる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 胸にこたえる.

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Entry

胸にこたえる胸に応えるむねにこたえるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #83064
1

to go to one's heart; to cut one to the quick; to give one a deep impression; to clutch at one's heartstrings; to hit home; to strike home; to strike a chord; to strike a note

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings

10 strokesFrequency 1,144JLPT N2Grade 6

On

キョウ

Kun

むねむな-

apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept

7 strokesFrequency 266JLPT N2Grade 5

On

オウヨウ-ノウ

Kun

あた.るまさにこた.える

Nanori

たかまさ

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