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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
かね
kane

bell · gong · chimes

spiritual

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Strokes20
Frequency#1681
Radicalgold(8)

Stroke Order

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Strokes20

Component Breakdown

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metal + 童

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of metal and child. Metal child.

Symbolism

Bell, alarm bell, bell tower. Represents bell.

Spiritual Meaning

Temple bells dispel worldly desires and guide to enlightenment. The 108 tolls on New Year's Eve represent the number of worldly desires.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

鐘が鳴るまで

かねがなるまで

Until the bell rings

Until the end