This is the 5228th most frequent Japanese word.
響き
Resonance; echo; sound.
In this sentence, '響き' is used to describe the physical resonance or sound produced by a bell.
鐘の響きが教会全体に広がった。
The resonance of the bell spread throughout the church.
Here, '響き' metaphorically refers to the emotional or impactful meaning carried by someone's words.
彼の言葉の響きは心に染み入るものだった。
The resonance of his words deeply moved the heart.
In this sentence, '響き' is used to depict the aesthetic resonance or effect that music has on the human spirit.