胸にこたえる
  胸に応える
  むねにこたえる
  Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
  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
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