鐘つき堂 (かねつきどう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
belfry; bell tower
Specifically a structure housing a temple bell (梵鐘) that is struck, as opposed to a church bell tower.
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The sound of the bell from the belfry echoed throughout the village.
Similar words
- 梵鐘
梵鐘 is the large temple bell itself, while 鐘つき堂 is the building or structure that houses it.
- 鐘楼
鐘楼 is a more formal or architectural term for a bell tower, often used in temple contexts, similar to 鐘つき堂 but less colloquial.
Etymology
Compound of 鐘 (かね, 'bell') + つき (連用形 of 撞く, 'to strike') + 堂 (どう, 'hall'). Literally 'bell-striking hall'.
