Meaning and Usage
"共鳴" (きょうめい) primarily means "resonance" or "sympathy." It can refer to physical resonance, such as sound waves amplifying in a space, or emotional resonance, where people share feelings or ideas deeply.
Common Contexts
In everyday conversation, "共鳴" is often used to express emotional agreement or sympathy with someone's thoughts or feelings. In scientific or artistic contexts, it can describe literal resonance phenomena.
Collocations and Patterns
- 共鳴する (きょうめいする): to resonate or sympathize
- 共鳴を呼ぶ: to evoke sympathy or resonance
- 共鳴効果: resonance effect
Nuances
Using "共鳴" implies a deeper connection than simple agreement; it suggests that the speaker feels a strong emotional or intellectual bond. It is more formal and literary than casual words like "同感" (どうかん).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "共鳴" with "共感" (きょうかん), which also means sympathy but is more commonly used in everyday speech. "共鳴" often carries a stronger or more profound nuance, especially in artistic or scientific contexts.