胸にこたえる
むねにこたえる
Also written 胸に応える
Meanings
- Expression, Ichidan verb 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 chest. Read as むね.