The kanji character 響 primarily conveys the meaning of "echo," "sound," "resonance," or "to resound." It suggests a sound that reverberates, creating a lasting impression or effect. This character encapsulates the idea of a sound's impact and its lingering presence.

・On-yomi (音読み): 　・キョウ (kyou) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): 　・ひび(く) (hibi(ku)) 　・とよ(む) (toyo(mu))

⚫︎反響 (hankyou) Translation: Echo; reverberation; response. ⚫︎響き渡る (hibiki wataru) Translation: To resound; to echo; to reverberate. ⚫︎響声 (kyousei) Translation: Resounding voice; powerful voice.

The kanji 響 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, keisei moji). It combines two components: ⚫︎ The phonetic component is 鄕 (kyou), which originally meant "village." This part provides the sound of the kanji. ⚫︎ The semantic component is 音 (oto), meaning "sound." This part provides the meaning. The combination implies the sound of a village, which would resonate and be heard from afar. Over time, the character evolved to represent the broader concepts of echoing, resonating, and the impact of sound.