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ごーん

goon

Deep resonant gong

A deep, resonant sound of a large bell or gong. The sustained vowel conveys the lingering reverberation.

💡A temple bell ringing at New Year's — 'The great bell sounded goun across the valley.'

Example

お寺の鐘がごーんと鳴り響いた。

The temple bell rang out with a deep goon.

Quiz yourself

The massive temple bell rang ___ and the vibration hung in the air.

巨大な梵鐘が○○と鳴り、余韻が空気を震わせた。

gongtempledeepresonantsolemn
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