Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 半鐘(はんしょう) in Japanese

半鐘
Kana Reading
はんしょう
Romaji
hanshō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    fire alarm; fire bell


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

20 strokes

bell, gong, chimes

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: かね

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

half, middle, odd number, semi-, part-

On'Yomi: ハン

Kun'Yomi: なか.ば

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