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Sound & Noise

がらんがらん

garan-garan

Large bell clanging loudly

The loud, resonant clanging of a large bell being rung vigorously. Each strike produces a full, rich tone that carries far.

💡Used for fire-alarm bells, large hand bells, or cowbells clanging vigorously.

Example

火の見櫓の鐘ががらんがらんと鳴り響いた。

The fire-lookout tower bell clanged garan-garan loudly.

Quiz yourself

The old church bell rang ___ echoing through the valley.

古い教会の鐘が___と谷中に響いた。

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