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.
The doorbell rang, so I opened the door.
The bell for the start of class rang.
No one answered even when I rang the doorbell.

チャイム (from English 'chime') refers to melodious bell sounds, commonly used for:

1. DOORBELL:

  • チャイムを()す: to ring the doorbell
  • チャイムが()る: the doorbell rings
  • インターホン/ドアチャイム: intercom/door chime

2. SCHOOL BELL:

  • 始業(しぎょう)チャイム: start-of-class bell
  • 終業(しゅうぎょう)チャイム: end-of-class bell

3. OTHER:

  • 時報(じほう)のチャイム: hourly chime
  • (えき)のチャイム: station departure melody

In Japan, school chimes and train station jingles are distinctive and well-known sounds.