かね

Bell, large chime

N3noun·kane

How to remember it

A big piece of metal 金 hanging and ringing = a temple bell.

Example sentences

  • 寺の鐘がゴーンと鳴った。

    てらのかねがゴーンとなった。

    The temple bell resounded with a deep gong.

  • 除夜の鐘をつく。

    じょやのかねをつく。

    To ring the bell on New Year's Eve.

Usage

Refers to large bells (temple/church); a small bell is ベル or 鈴.

Related words

ベル鳴る

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