チャイム
Meanings
1
Refers to a device that produces a chiming sound, such as a doorbell, school bell, or electronic chime.
The doorbell rang.
The school chime signaled the end of class.
Usage patterns
- チャイムが鳴るfor a chime/bell to ring
The bell rang to signal the end of class.
- チャイムを鳴らすto ring/sound a chime
The teacher rang the chime and started the class.
- チャイムを押すto press a doorbell chime
He pressed the doorbell at the entrance.