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JapanLingo

echo / influence

N2
Onyomi
Kunyomi
Stroke count
20
JLPT
N2

Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.

Memory tip

A flat illustration of two speech bubbles overlapping in a conversation, with the kanji 響 ("echo") drawn into the picture.

Picture two speech bubbles overlapping in a conversation: that is what 響 means — echo / influence. Now find the part that anchors it in the character itself, 音 (sound) — a single note held under a line, sound made visible. Drop that part into the picture and the shape stops being something separate to memorise.

Stroke Order

Stroke count: 20

General writing tips

These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.

  • •Write from top to bottom.
  • •Write from left to right.
  • •Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
  • •Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
  • •In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
  • •This kanji has 20 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.

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Practice Writing

Free writing practice — compare your writing with the example. This canvas does not check your shape or stroke order. Draw with a mouse, finger, or pen; scroll outside the square to move down the page.

Trace the faded character, or hide the outline to practise from memory.

Writing Tips

  • Follow the order strictly: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Correct order makes the shape balanced and natural.
  • Keep each stroke in one smooth motion — don't lift the pen in the middle of a stroke.
  • Close enclosing strokes cleanly so the character does not look open or broken.
  • Common mistake: drawing strokes bottom-to-top or right-to-left. Even if the result looks similar, the wrong order shows in handwriting and makes it harder to read.

Example words

hankyou

response

eikyou

influence

hankyoushita

plain past: did response

hankyousuru

to do response

hankyoushinai

plain negative: does not do response

hankyoushimasu

polite: do response

Example sentences (4)

taifuu no eikyou de densha ga okureteimasu.

The trains are delayed due to the typhoon.

senpai no hatarakikata ni eikyou o ukete, watashi mo hayaku kuru you ni narimashita.

Influenced by my senior colleague's way of working, I also started coming in early.

en'yasu no eikyou de, buhin o choutatsu suru kosuto ga agatteimasu.

Because of the weak yen, the cost of procuring parts is rising.

kaigai to no torihiki ga ooi kaisha hodo, kawase no eikyou o ukeyasui desu.

The more overseas business a company does, the more it is affected by exchange rates.