予よ鈴れい

noun

warning bell; first bell; preliminary bell

A bell that rings shortly before a formal start time, such as before a class, meeting, or work period, signaling that the main activity will begin soon. Often contrasted with 本鈴 (the main bell).

See also: 本鈴

• 予よ鈴れいが鳴なったので、急いそいで教きょう室しつに戻もどった。

  The warning bell rang, so I hurried back to the classroom.

• 予よ鈴れいと本ほん鈴れいの間あいだは5分ふん間かんです。

  There is a five-minute interval between the warning bell and the main bell.