呼び鈴 (よびりん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
bell; buzzer
A bell or buzzer used to summon someone or signal, such as a doorbell, service bell, or call button.
call, call out to, invite
Similar words
- ベル
ベル is a general loanword for any bell, while 呼び鈴 specifically refers to a bell or buzzer for summoning or signaling.
- チャイム
チャイム often refers to an electronic door chime or melody, whereas 呼び鈴 can be a simple mechanical bell or buzzer.
Etymology
Compound of 呼び (yobi, 'calling', the continuative form of 呼ぶ) and 鈴 (rin, 'bell').
