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鐘
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
かね
kane
bell · gong · chimes
spiritual
Details
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Frequency#1681
Radical金gold(8)
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Component Breakdown
鐘=
金童
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