English–Japanese

“temple bell” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsurigane

Example

寺の釣鐘が朝に鳴ります。tera no tsuri gane ga asa ni na ri ma su

The temple bell rings in the morning.

Illustration for 釣鐘 (temple bell)

How to say “temple bell” in Japanese

“Temple bell” in Japanese is 釣鐘 (tsurigane).

A heavy bell suspended above the ground produces a deep sound when struck.

Full entry for 釣鐘: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 釣鐘

山寺の釣鐘の音が町まで聞こえます。yama dera no tsuri gane no oto ga machi ma de ki ko e ma su

The sound of the mountain temple bell can be heard as far as the town.

Tips for using 釣鐘

  • The deep sound of a 釣鐘 (tsurigane) usually comes from striking its outer surface with a large wooden beam.

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