カーンカーンMeanings1adverb taking the 'to' particle, nounclanging; dong dongonomatopoeic or mimetic wordMimetic word for a loud, resonant metallic sound, such as a bell, gong, or heavy metal object being struck repeatedly. Often used with と.鐘かねがカーンカーンと鳴なった。The bell rang with a clang, clang.