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“resonance” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyōmei

Example

その考えに多くの人が共鳴しました。so no kanga e ni ō ku no hito ga kyō mei shi ma shi ta

That idea resonated with many people.

Illustration for 共鳴 (resonance)

How to say “resonance” in Japanese

“Resonance” in Japanese is 共鳴 (kyōmei).

It expresses a shared inner response that occurs when another person's view rings true to one's own thoughts.

Full entry for 共鳴: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 共鳴

その作品に共鳴した読者から、多くの感想が寄せられました。so no saku hin ni kyō mei shi ta doku sha ka ra ō ku no kan sō ga yo se ra re ma shi ta

Readers who identified with the work sent in many comments.

Tips for using 共鳴

  • In English, resonate with can describe both a sound and an idea, which helps explain why 共鳴 (kyōmei) applies to agreement with a thought rather than only to physical vibrations.

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