鏗こう然ぜん

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

with a clear ringing sound; clinkingly; shrilly

Describes a sharp, clear, metallic or stone-like ringing sound, often used in literary or classical contexts. Functions as a 〜たる adjective or 〜と adverb.

• 鐘かねの音ねが鏗こう然ぜんと響ひびき渡わたった。

  The sound of the bell rang out clearly and shrilly.

• 彼かれの声こえは鏗こう然ぜんたる響ひびきを持もっていた。

  His voice had a clear, ringing quality.