synonym Comparative
左右
VS
響く
Differences Between "左右" and "響く"
Option A
左右
Meaning
left and right; influence; control; sway
Reading
さゆう (sayū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の意見がプロジェクトの成否を左右するだろう。
His opinion will determine the success or failure of the project.
Option B
響く
Meaning
to echo, resound; to affect, influence; to touch (emotionally)
Reading
ひびく (hibiku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その言葉は私の心に深く響いた。
Those words deeply resonated in my heart.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(left and right; influence; control; sway)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 左右: Can refer to physical left and right, or metaphorically to influence/control. When used as a verb 左右する (sayū suru), it means 'to influence' or 'to sway'.
- 響く: Can be used literally for sound (e.g., an echo) or figuratively for emotions or impact (e.g., words resonating with someone, an event having repercussions).
- 左右: Can refer to physical left and right, or metaphorically to influence/control. When used as a verb 左右する (sayū suru), it means 'to influence' or 'to sway'.
- 響く: Can be used literally for sound (e.g., an echo) or figuratively for emotions or impact (e.g., words resonating with someone, an event having repercussions).
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