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鐘
kane
Description
「鐘」は、たたくと大きな音が鳴る金属の道具です。
"鐘" is a metal tool that makes a loud sound when struck.
お寺や教会にあって、時間やお祝いを知らせるときによく使います。
It is often found in temples or churches and used to announce the time or celebrations.
Meanings
鐘kane
a bell, especially a large one that is struck
お寺の鐘が鳴っています。
The temple bell is ringing.
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Notes
- Nuance
鐘 is a large struck bell (temple, church), while 鈴 (suzu) is a small tinkling bell.
- Reading
alone it is 'kane'; in compounds it often reads 'shou' (e.g. 鐘楼 shourou).
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