JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
鐘 — bell
- Reading
- ショウ・かね
- Meaning
- bell; gong; chimes
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鐘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・かね and it means bell; gong; chimes. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
鐘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 鐘 (bell) and 釣鐘 (hanging bell).
Japanese words containing 鐘
Frequently asked questions
What does 鐘 mean in Japanese?
鐘 means bell; gong; chimes in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鐘 read?
鐘 is read ショウ・かね. Reading it inside real words — 鐘 and 釣鐘 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鐘 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 鐘 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鐘 in a word?
A common word containing 鐘 is 鐘 (かね) — "bell". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鐘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鐘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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