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Base noun form. Refers to a bell or chime, typically made of metal and used for signaling or in religious ceremonies.
Theme

At a traditional temple visit, User and their friend Aiko are admiring the architecture and sounds.

かね

bell / chime

Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs

Memory Hook

Imagine a big bell ringing 'kane, kane' — that's the sound of a bell! 『鐘』 (kane, 'bell') sounds like 'can' in English, as in 'can ring a bell'.

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『鐘』 (kane, 'bell') is often used in temples and shrines, such as the New Year's bell-ringing ceremony called 『除夜の鐘』 (joya no kane, 'New Year's Eve bell').

Forms

Base: 鐘Base noun form. Refers to a bell or chime, typically made of metal and used for signaling or in religious ceremonies.