チャイム
ちゃいむ
noun
chime, doorbell
1.
chime, doorbell
A melodious bell sound, especially from a doorbell or school bell.
チャイム (from English 'chime') refers to melodious bell sounds, commonly used for:
1. DOORBELL:
- チャイムを押す: to ring the doorbell
- チャイムが鳴る: the doorbell rings
- インターホン/ドアチャイム: intercom/door chime
2. SCHOOL BELL:
- 始業チャイム: start-of-class bell
- 終業チャイム: end-of-class bell
3. OTHER:
- 時報のチャイム: hourly chime
- 駅のチャイム: station departure melody
In Japan, school chimes and train station jingles are distinctive and well-known sounds.