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What does 響く (ひびく, hibiku) mean?

響く (ひびく, hibiku) means to echo, to resound; to have an impact, to make an impression.

Quick facts
Readingひびく
Romajihibiku
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ひびく
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhibiku

to echo, to resound; to have an impact, to make an impression

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to resound; to be heard far away
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to reverberate; to shake; to vibrate
  3. 3godan verb · intransitive to come (home); to remain (with someone)
  4. 4godan verb · intransitive to have an effect; to make an impression

Example sentences

  • A loud sound echoed through the mountains.

  • His words resonated in my heart.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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