ブザーbuzaa
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- nounbuzzer; personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
- SynonymベルNeutralA loanword covering bells and chimes in general, e.g. 「自転車のベル」. Its range is broad, unlike the electronic 「ブザー」.
- Synonym呼び鈴よびりんNeutralA bell rung to summon someone or give a signal, as in 「呼び鈴を鳴らす」 at the door. It stresses the summoning use, while 「ブザー」 is an electronic buzzer.
- RelatedベルNeutralA loanword covering bells and chimes in general, e.g. 「自転車のベル」. Its range is broad, unlike the electronic 「ブザー」.
- RelatedドアベルNeutralA doorbell, used only for the button at the entrance door. It never refers to an alarm device like 「ブザー」.
Use 「ブザー」 for electronic buzzers or personal safety alarms, as in 「防犯ブザー」. For a summoning bell pick 「呼び鈴」, for bells in general 「ベル」, and for a doorbell 「ドアベル」.
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