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wind chime
A small decorative bell, typically made of glass or metal, that produces a tinkling sound when moved by the wind, traditionally hung outside in summer.
風鈴の音が涼しい。
The sound of the wind chime is refreshing.
軒先に風鈴を吊るす。
Hang a wind chime from the eaves.
夏になると祖母の家では、いつも風鈴の音が聞こえていた。
In summer, you could always hear the sound of wind chimes at my grandmother's house.
A quintessential symbol of Japanese summer. The tinkling sound is believed to have a cooling psychological effect.
TYPES:
- ガラスの風鈴 (glass wind chime)
- 南部鉄器の風鈴 (Nambu ironware wind chime)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 風鈴の音 (sound of a wind chime)
- 風鈴を吊るす (to hang a wind chime)
- 風鈴市 (wind chime market/festival)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Wind chimes are associated with summer in Japan and are often featured in seasonal decorations and advertisements. Many temples and shrines hold 風鈴祭り (wind chime festivals) during summer.