“To strike a chord” in Japanese
Short answer
To strike a chord in Japanese is “琴線に触れる” (kinsennifureru). Full meaning: to strike a chord, to tug at one's heartstrings, to resonate.
Other ways to say “To strike a chord” in Japanese
心に突き刺さる
kokoronitsukisasaru to resonate emotionally (with one), to strike a chord, to be gut-wrenching
グッと来る
guttokuru to be (deeply) moving, to pack an (emotional) punch, to be emotionally touching, to strike home, to strike a chord
胸にこたえる
munenikotaeru 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
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