胸にこたえる

胸に応える

Reading

Kana: むねにこたえる

Romaji: munenikotaeru

Definition

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v1

1

to go to one's heart; to cut one to the quick; to give one a deep impression; to clutch at one's heartstrings; to hit home; to strike home; to strike a chord; to strike a note

Kanji

胸

Readings: キョウ、 むね、 むな-

Meanings: bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings

応

Readings: オウ、 ヨウ、 -ノウ、 あた.る、 まさに、 こた.える

Meanings: apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept