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響

響 — echo, sound, resound

Learn the correct stroke order for 響 (echo), a 20-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school20 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひび.くhibiku
Strokes20
Radical音
Frequency#502
Meaningsecho, sound, resound, ring, vibrate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 20 — start from the green dot

Common Words

影響えいきょうinfluence; effect; impactnoun
音響おんきょうsound; noise; audionoun
響くひびくto resound; to be heard far awayverb
反響はんきょうecho; reverberationnoun
響きひびきecho; reverberationnoun
悪影響あくえいきょうbad influence; negative influencenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 響 (echo) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 20 strokes with radical 音.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 響 is #502, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

影響えいきょう — influence; effect; impact
音響おんきょう — sound; noise; audio
響くひびく — to resound; to be heard far away

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 響 have?

The kanji 響 (echo) has 20 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 響?

響 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 響 mean?

響 means: echo, sound, resound, ring, vibrate. On'yomi readings: キョウ. Kun'yomi readings: ひび.く.

What JLPT level is 響?

響 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.