ゴングgongu

Common
Definitions
  1. noungong (instrument)
  2. noun, sportsgong (sound at the end of round, etc.)
Synonyms & antonyms
  • RelatedチャイムNeutralA chime, the instrument of metal tubes arranged by pitch, or a soft-sounding school bell or doorbell. 「ゴング」 is a gong, not a chime.
  • RelatedベルNeutralAn electric bell or small bell — the broadest term, e.g. a bicycle bell. 「ゴング」 is only a gong or the gong sound starting or ending a round.

Use 「ゴング」 for a gong or the gong sound at the start or end of a match or round; 「チャイム」 for school bells and doorbells; 「ベル」 for bells in general, like a bicycle bell.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 銅鑼どら。
  2. 鉦鼓しょうこ。
  3. 競技きょうぎなどの開始かいし、終了しゅうりょうを知しらせる鐘かね。
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