Meaning

Primary

Alarm Bell

Alternative

Fire Bell

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A warn bell is a bell that goes off when you need to be warned about something. This is usually an alarm bell or a fire bell.

Reading

けいしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

研究者たちは、どれだけ速く氷山が溶け出しているかについて警鐘を鳴らしている。

Researchers are sounding the alarm on how quickly the icebergs are melting.

Kanji Composition